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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $7,800 | 37.21 | 4.77 |
| Jeremiah Fears | NO | $6,100 | 26.51 | 4.35 |
| Jose Alvarado | NO | $4,700 | 22.33 | 4.75 |
| Aaron Holiday | HOU | $4,000 | 13.92 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $7,800 | 37.21 | 4.77 |
| Jose Alvarado | NO | $4,700 | 22.33 | 4.75 |
| Jeremiah Fears | NO | $6,100 | 26.51 | 4.35 |
| Aaron Holiday | HOU | $4,000 | 13.92 | 3.48 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce McGowens | NO | $4,200 | 13.21 | 3.14 |
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $3,700 | 10.34 | 2.79 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $3,700 | 9.70 | 2.62 |
| Micah Peavy | NO | $3,800 | 9.55 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce McGowens | NO | $4,200 | 13.21 | 3.14 |
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $3,700 | 10.34 | 2.79 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $3,700 | 9.70 | 2.62 |
| Micah Peavy | NO | $3,800 | 9.55 | 2.51 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,900 | 20.42 | 5.24 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,700 | 10.43 | 2.82 |
| Sidy Cissoko | POR | $3,800 | 9.48 | 2.49 |
| Kobe Brown | LAC | $3,600 | 9.20 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,900 | 20.42 | 5.24 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,700 | 10.43 | 2.82 |
| Kobe Brown | LAC | $3,600 | 9.20 | 2.56 |
| Sidy Cissoko | POR | $3,800 | 9.48 | 2.49 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,600 | 27.88 | 4.98 |
| Zeke Nnaji | DEN | $3,600 | 4.83 | 1.34 |
| Doug McDermott | SAC | $3,500 | 2.62 | 0.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,600 | 27.88 | 4.98 |
| Zeke Nnaji | DEN | $3,600 | 4.83 | 1.34 |
| Doug McDermott | SAC | $3,500 | 2.62 | 0.75 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 58.77 | 4.59 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,400 | 35.53 | 4.80 |
| Myles Turner | MIL | $5,600 | 27.64 | 4.94 |
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $5,400 | 27.64 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | HOU | $4,200 | 21.61 | 5.14 |
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $5,400 | 27.64 | 5.12 |
| Duop Reath | POR | $3,600 | 18.20 | 5.05 |
| Myles Turner | MIL | $5,600 | 27.64 | 4.94 |
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.