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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,700 | 45.45 | 4.69 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,800 | 42.63 | 4.84 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,100 | 41.01 | 4.51 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,700 | 40.96 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,800 | 42.63 | 4.84 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,700 | 40.96 | 4.71 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,700 | 45.45 | 4.69 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,100 | 41.01 | 4.51 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Trent | TOR | $5,300 | 21.80 | 4.11 |
| Bryce McGowens | CHA | $4,300 | 12.88 | 3.00 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $3,900 | 12.19 | 3.13 |
| Ricky Council | PHI | $3,900 | 10.93 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Trent | TOR | $5,300 | 21.80 | 4.11 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $3,900 | 12.19 | 3.13 |
| Bryce McGowens | CHA | $4,300 | 12.88 | 3.00 |
| Justin Holiday | DEN | $3,600 | 10.13 | 2.81 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,600 | 35.80 | 4.71 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,500 | 35.76 | 4.77 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $4,700 | 22.23 | 4.73 |
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $5,400 | 21.09 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene Omoruyi | WAS | $4,200 | 20.76 | 4.94 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,500 | 35.76 | 4.77 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $4,700 | 22.23 | 4.73 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,600 | 35.80 | 4.71 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 55.74 | 4.65 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,300 | 37.48 | 4.52 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,200 | 28.06 | 4.53 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,400 | 27.31 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 55.74 | 4.65 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,200 | 28.06 | 4.53 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,300 | 37.48 | 4.52 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,400 | 27.31 | 4.27 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,900 | 58.35 | 4.90 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 44.14 | 4.80 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $7,000 | 33.21 | 4.74 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $6,700 | 32.17 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,900 | 58.35 | 4.90 |
| Paul Reed | PHI | $6,500 | 31.52 | 4.85 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 44.14 | 4.80 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $6,700 | 32.17 | 4.80 |
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.