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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,800 | 59.99 | 4.69 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,600 | 44.58 | 4.64 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,300 | 42.55 | 4.58 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $8,500 | 40.95 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $8,500 | 40.95 | 4.82 |
| Miles McBride | NY | $5,200 | 24.41 | 4.69 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,800 | 59.99 | 4.69 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,700 | 40.56 | 4.66 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Ellis | SAC | $4,600 | 23.11 | 5.02 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $4,700 | 18.84 | 4.01 |
| Torrey Craig | CHI | $4,100 | 17.90 | 4.37 |
| Talen Horton-Tucker | UTA | $4,400 | 17.26 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Ellis | SAC | $4,600 | 23.11 | 5.02 |
| Torrey Craig | CHI | $4,100 | 17.90 | 4.37 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $4,700 | 18.84 | 4.01 |
| Talen Horton-Tucker | UTA | $4,400 | 17.26 | 3.92 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,700 | 37.97 | 4.36 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $6,200 | 28.04 | 4.52 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $5,300 | 24.37 | 4.60 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $5,600 | 20.26 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $5,300 | 24.37 | 4.60 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $6,200 | 28.04 | 4.52 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,700 | 37.97 | 4.36 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $5,600 | 20.26 | 3.62 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 52.59 | 4.49 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,100 | 40.34 | 4.43 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $7,100 | 34.65 | 4.88 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,200 | 25.44 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $7,100 | 34.65 | 4.88 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 52.59 | 4.49 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,100 | 40.34 | 4.43 |
| Taylor Hendricks | UTA | $5,200 | 22.78 | 4.38 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,900 | 54.47 | 4.58 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,200 | 37.72 | 4.60 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | PHO | $12,000 | 34.09 | 2.84 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $10,500 | 32.35 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dereck Lively | DAL | $5,000 | 23.51 | 4.70 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,200 | 37.72 | 4.60 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,900 | 54.47 | 4.58 |
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $6,900 | 30.61 | 4.44 |
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.