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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,700 | 63.44 | 5.00 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,700 | 42.22 | 4.85 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $8,600 | 41.32 | 4.81 |
| Tre Jones | SA | $6,000 | 29.53 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,700 | 63.44 | 5.00 |
| Tre Jones | SA | $6,000 | 29.53 | 4.92 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,700 | 42.22 | 4.85 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $8,600 | 41.32 | 4.81 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,500 | 34.22 | 4.56 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $4,700 | 20.76 | 4.42 |
| Johnny Davis | WAS | $3,700 | 19.18 | 5.18 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $4,200 | 15.60 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Davis | WAS | $3,700 | 19.18 | 5.18 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,500 | 34.22 | 4.56 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $4,700 | 20.76 | 4.42 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $4,200 | 15.60 | 3.71 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,200 | 28.74 | 3.99 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $6,400 | 27.93 | 4.36 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $5,200 | 25.18 | 4.84 |
| Patrick Baldwin | WAS | $4,100 | 23.66 | 5.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Baldwin | WAS | $4,100 | 23.66 | 5.77 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $5,200 | 25.18 | 4.84 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $6,400 | 27.93 | 4.36 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $5,200 | 22.24 | 4.28 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,100 | 45.06 | 4.95 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,800 | 33.31 | 4.90 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,300 | 27.15 | 4.31 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | BKN | $5,000 | 20.35 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,100 | 45.06 | 4.95 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,800 | 33.31 | 4.90 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,300 | 27.15 | 4.31 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | BKN | $5,000 | 20.35 | 4.07 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,900 | 55.54 | 4.67 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,300 | 33.41 | 4.58 |
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $7,100 | 30.67 | 4.32 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $5,900 | 25.41 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,900 | 55.54 | 4.67 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,300 | 33.41 | 4.58 |
| Dereck Lively | DAL | $5,300 | 23.61 | 4.46 |
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $7,100 | 30.67 | 4.32 |
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.