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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $11,200 | 56.41 | 5.04 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,800 | 51.70 | 5.28 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,000 | 48.14 | 4.81 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,200 | 40.51 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Dunn | UTA | $4,500 | 26.69 | 5.93 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,800 | 51.70 | 5.28 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAC | $7,600 | 38.70 | 5.09 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $11,200 | 56.41 | 5.04 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $8,200 | 36.56 | 4.46 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,300 | 36.29 | 3.90 |
| Gary Trent | TOR | $6,100 | 26.15 | 4.29 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,000 | 23.91 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Green | DAL | $4,500 | 22.61 | 5.03 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $8,200 | 36.56 | 4.46 |
| Eric Gordon | LAC | $4,700 | 20.57 | 4.38 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,300 | 23.04 | 4.35 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,200 | 38.18 | 4.66 |
| Malaki Branham | SA | $5,700 | 25.36 | 4.45 |
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $6,000 | 22.81 | 3.80 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $5,500 | 21.41 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,200 | 38.18 | 4.66 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,100 | 18.93 | 4.62 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $4,700 | 21.32 | 4.54 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $4,200 | 19.09 | 4.54 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,400 | 42.19 | 4.49 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $7,700 | 28.48 | 3.70 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,900 | 25.82 | 4.38 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $5,800 | 24.34 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,400 | 42.19 | 4.49 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,900 | 25.82 | 4.38 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $5,800 | 24.34 | 4.20 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $4,900 | 19.60 | 4.00 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,200 | 55.86 | 4.58 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $7,800 | 39.45 | 5.06 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,400 | 36.32 | 4.91 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $8,000 | 35.78 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $7,800 | 39.45 | 5.06 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $5,700 | 28.77 | 5.05 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,400 | 36.32 | 4.91 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $7,200 | 33.37 | 4.64 |
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.