Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | LAC | $9,700 | 45.53 | 4.69 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,900 | 44.05 | 4.45 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,900 | 42.26 | 4.75 |
| Chris Paul | PHO | $8,300 | 38.58 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,900 | 42.26 | 4.75 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAC | $9,700 | 45.53 | 4.69 |
| Chris Paul | PHO | $8,300 | 38.58 | 4.65 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $7,100 | 32.31 | 4.55 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $10,300 | 48.85 | 4.74 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $4,300 | 18.26 | 4.25 |
| Eric Gordon | LAC | $4,800 | 16.77 | 3.49 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $3,600 | 13.98 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $10,300 | 48.85 | 4.74 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $4,300 | 18.26 | 4.25 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $3,600 | 13.98 | 3.88 |
| Eric Gordon | LAC | $4,800 | 16.77 | 3.49 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrey Craig | PHO | $4,800 | 23.60 | 4.92 |
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $4,900 | 19.48 | 3.98 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $3,600 | 14.81 | 4.11 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $3,600 | 7.16 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrey Craig | PHO | $4,800 | 23.60 | 4.92 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $3,600 | 14.81 | 4.11 |
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $4,900 | 19.48 | 3.98 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $3,600 | 7.16 | 1.99 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,800 | 29.01 | 5.00 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $3,700 | 6.11 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,800 | 29.01 | 5.00 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $3,700 | 6.11 | 1.65 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,400 | 53.29 | 4.67 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,000 | 31.29 | 4.47 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,500 | 30.75 | 4.10 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,300 | 27.12 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,300 | 27.12 | 5.12 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,400 | 53.29 | 4.67 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $4,500 | 20.81 | 4.62 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,000 | 31.29 | 4.47 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.