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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,600 | 36.64 | 4.26 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $6,900 | 32.83 | 4.76 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $7,400 | 31.76 | 4.29 |
| Craig Porter | CLE | $4,200 | 17.47 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $6,900 | 32.83 | 4.76 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $7,400 | 31.76 | 4.29 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,600 | 36.64 | 4.26 |
| Craig Porter | CLE | $4,200 | 17.47 | 4.16 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,900 | 17.08 | 4.38 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $3,700 | 15.61 | 4.22 |
| Chris Youngblood | OKC | $3,500 | 15.54 | 4.44 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $3,700 | 11.35 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Youngblood | OKC | $3,500 | 15.54 | 4.44 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,900 | 17.08 | 4.38 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $3,700 | 15.61 | 4.22 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $3,700 | 11.35 | 3.07 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $4,900 | 23.27 | 4.75 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $3,800 | 14.27 | 3.75 |
| Brooks Barnhizer | OKC | $3,500 | 11.83 | 3.38 |
| Gary Trent | MIL | $3,700 | 11.69 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $4,900 | 23.27 | 4.75 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $3,800 | 14.27 | 3.75 |
| Brooks Barnhizer | OKC | $3,500 | 11.83 | 3.38 |
| Amir Coffey | MIL | $3,500 | 11.33 | 3.24 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,200 | 38.31 | 4.67 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,900 | 35.65 | 4.51 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,800 | 25.91 | 6.82 |
| Pete Nance | MIL | $3,700 | 14.74 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,800 | 25.91 | 6.82 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,200 | 38.31 | 4.67 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,900 | 35.65 | 4.51 |
| Pete Nance | MIL | $3,700 | 14.74 | 3.98 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,900 | 53.07 | 4.46 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,500 | 31.27 | 4.81 |
| Myles Turner | MIL | $6,400 | 30.37 | 4.75 |
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $5,500 | 29.39 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branden Carlson | OKC | $3,700 | 22.08 | 5.97 |
| Brook Lopez | LAC | $3,800 | 21.77 | 5.73 |
| Luka Garza | BOS | $4,000 | 22.52 | 5.63 |
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $5,500 | 29.39 | 5.34 |
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.