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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $8,900 | 44.27 | 4.97 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $8,800 | 42.25 | 4.80 |
| Dejounte Murray | NO | $8,500 | 40.63 | 4.78 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,400 | 39.31 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shake Milton | BKN | $4,300 | 23.78 | 5.53 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $7,000 | 38.43 | 5.49 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $4,900 | 24.45 | 4.99 |
| James Harden | LAC | $8,900 | 44.27 | 4.97 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $6,400 | 27.88 | 4.36 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $5,500 | 27.05 | 4.92 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,800 | 22.74 | 4.74 |
| Brandon Boston | NO | $4,600 | 20.82 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $5,500 | 27.05 | 4.92 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,800 | 22.74 | 4.74 |
| Keon Johnson | BKN | $4,400 | 20.59 | 4.68 |
| Brandon Boston | NO | $4,600 | 20.82 | 4.53 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan da Silva | ORL | $4,500 | 20.34 | 4.52 |
| Amir Coffey | LAC | $4,000 | 15.51 | 3.88 |
| Javonte Green | NO | $3,800 | 14.24 | 3.75 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $3,900 | 14.14 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan da Silva | ORL | $4,500 | 20.34 | 4.52 |
| Amir Coffey | LAC | $4,000 | 15.51 | 3.88 |
| Javonte Green | NO | $3,800 | 14.24 | 3.75 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $3,900 | 14.14 | 3.62 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,700 | 37.08 | 4.82 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,300 | 33.52 | 4.59 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $6,500 | 32.00 | 4.92 |
| P.J. Washington | DAL | $6,400 | 30.46 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $6,500 | 32.00 | 4.92 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,900 | 28.97 | 4.91 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,700 | 37.08 | 4.82 |
| P.J. Washington | DAL | $6,400 | 30.46 | 4.76 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,200 | 59.97 | 4.92 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $9,600 | 46.24 | 4.82 |
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $8,700 | 41.51 | 4.77 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,700 | 38.58 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $4,900 | 28.71 | 5.86 |
| Yves Missi | NO | $5,900 | 31.01 | 5.26 |
| Zach Edey | MEM | $5,500 | 28.59 | 5.20 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $5,600 | 29.08 | 5.19 |
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.