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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,300 | 53.75 | 4.76 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $10,000 | 48.89 | 4.89 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $9,900 | 43.43 | 4.39 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,500 | 39.79 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | GS | $6,100 | 30.18 | 4.95 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $10,000 | 48.89 | 4.89 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,300 | 53.75 | 4.76 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,500 | 39.79 | 4.68 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,400 | 32.58 | 4.40 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 24.47 | 3.71 |
| Bryce McGowens | CHA | $3,900 | 15.90 | 4.08 |
| Moses Moody | GS | $4,100 | 11.98 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,400 | 32.58 | 4.40 |
| Bryce McGowens | CHA | $3,900 | 15.90 | 4.08 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 24.47 | 3.71 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $3,800 | 11.48 | 3.02 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,500 | 40.71 | 4.79 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $7,800 | 36.38 | 4.66 |
| Julian Champagnie | SA | $4,300 | 17.30 | 4.02 |
| John Konchar | MEM | $4,100 | 14.04 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,500 | 40.71 | 4.79 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $7,800 | 36.38 | 4.66 |
| Julian Champagnie | SA | $4,300 | 17.30 | 4.02 |
| Chris Duarte | SAC | $3,700 | 13.83 | 3.74 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,100 | 36.27 | 4.48 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $4,300 | 15.99 | 3.72 |
| Sasha Vezenkov | SAC | $3,600 | 9.80 | 2.72 |
| Trendon Watford | BKN | $4,200 | 9.48 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,100 | 36.27 | 4.48 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $4,300 | 15.99 | 3.72 |
| Sasha Vezenkov | SAC | $3,600 | 9.80 | 2.72 |
| Trendon Watford | BKN | $4,200 | 9.48 | 2.26 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,500 | 61.01 | 4.88 |
| Andre Drummond | CHI | $9,200 | 39.40 | 4.28 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $8,400 | 38.86 | 4.63 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,300 | 35.99 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,300 | 35.99 | 4.93 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,500 | 61.01 | 4.88 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $8,400 | 38.86 | 4.63 |
| Andre Drummond | CHI | $9,200 | 39.40 | 4.28 |
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.