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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,800 | 45.43 | 4.64 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,100 | 43.47 | 4.78 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,400 | 41.69 | 4.44 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,400 | 38.20 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markelle Fultz | ORL | $5,500 | 31.36 | 5.70 |
| Jrue Holiday | BOS | $6,500 | 36.87 | 5.67 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,400 | 38.20 | 5.16 |
| Killian Hayes | DET | $4,900 | 25.31 | 5.16 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $6,000 | 30.78 | 5.13 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,500 | 27.04 | 4.92 |
| Moses Moody | GS | $4,400 | 21.48 | 4.88 |
| Josh Green | DAL | $4,400 | 20.74 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $6,000 | 30.78 | 5.13 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $3,900 | 19.64 | 5.03 |
| Keyonte George | UTA | $4,000 | 19.92 | 4.98 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,500 | 27.04 | 4.92 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,000 | 39.67 | 4.96 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $5,200 | 23.62 | 4.54 |
| Ziaire Williams | MEM | $4,500 | 20.62 | 4.58 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $4,700 | 19.61 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,000 | 39.67 | 4.96 |
| Ziaire Williams | MEM | $4,500 | 20.62 | 4.58 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $5,200 | 23.62 | 4.54 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $4,700 | 19.61 | 4.17 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,100 | 41.10 | 5.07 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,400 | 41.09 | 4.89 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,200 | 28.34 | 4.57 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,800 | 22.24 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,100 | 41.10 | 5.07 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,400 | 41.09 | 4.89 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,800 | 22.24 | 4.63 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,200 | 28.34 | 4.57 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,100 | 58.45 | 4.83 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,000 | 36.77 | 4.60 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,800 | 35.75 | 4.58 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,400 | 33.67 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,600 | 28.93 | 5.17 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,300 | 31.66 | 5.02 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $5,900 | 29.56 | 5.01 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NO | $6,500 | 32.07 | 4.93 |
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.