Daily Player Picks
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Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,700 | 42.91 | 4.93 |
| Dejounte Murray | NO | $8,200 | 41.26 | 5.03 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $7,200 | 34.23 | 4.75 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $6,900 | 29.78 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $4,700 | 25.05 | 5.33 |
| Dejounte Murray | NO | $8,200 | 41.26 | 5.03 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,700 | 42.91 | 4.93 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $7,200 | 34.23 | 4.75 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $6,800 | 31.58 | 4.64 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $4,600 | 21.04 | 4.57 |
| Brandon Boston | NO | $4,700 | 19.67 | 4.18 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,000 | 14.49 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $6,800 | 31.58 | 4.64 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $4,600 | 21.04 | 4.57 |
| Brandon Boston | NO | $4,700 | 19.67 | 4.18 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,000 | 14.49 | 3.62 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green | NO | $3,800 | 14.24 | 3.75 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $3,900 | 13.46 | 3.45 |
| Jamison Battle | TOR | $3,700 | 7.31 | 1.98 |
| Hunter Tyson | DEN | $3,600 | 5.96 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green | NO | $3,800 | 14.24 | 3.75 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $3,900 | 13.46 | 3.45 |
| Jamison Battle | TOR | $3,700 | 7.31 | 1.98 |
| Hunter Tyson | DEN | $3,600 | 5.96 | 1.66 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,600 | 37.35 | 4.91 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,900 | 28.42 | 4.82 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,700 | 26.41 | 4.63 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $5,600 | 26.39 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,600 | 37.35 | 4.91 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,900 | 28.42 | 4.82 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $5,600 | 26.39 | 4.71 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,700 | 26.41 | 4.63 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,300 | 64.74 | 5.26 |
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $8,800 | 44.86 | 5.10 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,500 | 31.76 | 4.89 |
| Yves Missi | NO | $5,500 | 27.51 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,300 | 64.74 | 5.26 |
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $8,800 | 44.86 | 5.10 |
| Yves Missi | NO | $5,500 | 27.51 | 5.00 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,500 | 31.76 | 4.89 |
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.