Daily Player Picks
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Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,800 | 51.84 | 5.29 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,000 | 47.25 | 5.25 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $7,900 | 42.70 | 5.41 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,300 | 42.18 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $7,900 | 42.70 | 5.41 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,400 | 39.11 | 5.29 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,800 | 51.84 | 5.29 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,000 | 47.25 | 5.25 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,000 | 30.96 | 4.42 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,900 | 29.82 | 5.05 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,500 | 26.89 | 4.89 |
| Moses Moody | GS | $4,400 | 17.41 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,900 | 29.82 | 5.05 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,500 | 26.89 | 4.89 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,000 | 30.96 | 4.42 |
| Moses Moody | GS | $4,400 | 17.41 | 3.96 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,900 | 17.67 | 3.61 |
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $5,200 | 16.53 | 3.18 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $3,800 | 16.51 | 4.34 |
| Jabari Walker | POR | $3,600 | 10.83 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $3,800 | 16.51 | 4.34 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,900 | 17.67 | 3.61 |
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $5,200 | 16.53 | 3.18 |
| Jabari Walker | POR | $3,600 | 10.83 | 3.01 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,200 | 30.44 | 4.91 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,300 | 27.39 | 5.17 |
| P.J. Tucker | PHI | $3,700 | 13.26 | 3.58 |
| Sasha Vezenkov | SAC | $3,800 | 13.04 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,300 | 27.39 | 5.17 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,200 | 30.44 | 4.91 |
| P.J. Tucker | PHI | $3,700 | 13.26 | 3.58 |
| Sasha Vezenkov | SAC | $3,800 | 13.04 | 3.43 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 56.50 | 4.71 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,200 | 51.68 | 4.61 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,200 | 42.44 | 5.18 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,300 | 31.23 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,200 | 42.44 | 5.18 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,600 | 28.89 | 5.16 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,300 | 31.23 | 4.96 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $5,900 | 28.59 | 4.85 |
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.