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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 42.18 | 4.30 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,700 | 37.75 | 4.34 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,600 | 30.99 | 4.70 |
| Kyle Lowry | MIA | $5,500 | 23.48 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,600 | 30.99 | 4.70 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,700 | 37.75 | 4.34 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 42.18 | 4.30 |
| Kyle Lowry | MIA | $5,500 | 23.48 | 4.27 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,900 | 28.90 | 4.19 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $4,000 | 14.45 | 3.61 |
| Moses Moody | GS | $3,900 | 8.71 | 2.23 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $3,500 | 3.36 | 0.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,900 | 28.90 | 4.19 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $4,000 | 14.45 | 3.61 |
| Moses Moody | GS | $3,900 | 8.71 | 2.23 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $3,500 | 3.36 | 0.96 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $3,600 | 8.96 | 2.49 |
| Troy Brown | LAL | $3,600 | 7.94 | 2.21 |
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $3,700 | 6.10 | 1.65 |
| Anthony Lamb | GS | $3,500 | 5.23 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $3,600 | 8.96 | 2.49 |
| Troy Brown | LAL | $3,600 | 7.94 | 2.21 |
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $3,700 | 6.10 | 1.65 |
| Anthony Lamb | GS | $3,500 | 5.23 | 1.50 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NY | $8,400 | 34.64 | 4.12 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $4,400 | 16.48 | 3.74 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $4,300 | 14.97 | 3.48 |
| Obi Toppin | NY | $4,000 | 13.85 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NY | $8,400 | 34.64 | 4.12 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $4,400 | 16.48 | 3.74 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $4,300 | 14.97 | 3.48 |
| Obi Toppin | NY | $4,000 | 13.85 | 3.46 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,700 | 33.92 | 4.41 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $6,900 | 26.33 | 3.82 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NY | $5,700 | 22.17 | 3.89 |
| Cody Zeller | MIA | $3,700 | 6.88 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,700 | 33.92 | 4.41 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NY | $5,700 | 22.17 | 3.89 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $6,900 | 26.33 | 3.82 |
| Cody Zeller | MIA | $3,700 | 6.88 | 1.86 |
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.