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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,800 | 36.33 | 3.71 |
| Kevin Porter | HOU | $7,400 | 35.83 | 4.84 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,500 | 35.57 | 4.18 |
| Kyle Lowry | MIA | $6,800 | 34.25 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killian Hayes | DET | $4,000 | 24.39 | 6.10 |
| Mike Conley | UTA | $6,200 | 32.00 | 5.16 |
| Kyle Lowry | MIA | $6,800 | 34.25 | 5.04 |
| Kevin Porter | HOU | $7,400 | 35.83 | 4.84 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $7,000 | 28.15 | 4.02 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $5,800 | 27.19 | 4.69 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $5,400 | 21.60 | 4.00 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $3,500 | 21.22 | 6.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $3,500 | 21.22 | 6.06 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $5,800 | 27.19 | 4.69 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $7,000 | 28.15 | 4.02 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $5,400 | 21.60 | 4.00 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,700 | 26.39 | 4.63 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,700 | 22.12 | 4.71 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,200 | 21.99 | 4.23 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $3,700 | 17.67 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $3,700 | 17.67 | 4.78 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,700 | 22.12 | 4.71 |
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,700 | 26.39 | 4.63 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,200 | 21.99 | 4.23 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,700 | 39.17 | 4.50 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,800 | 35.38 | 5.20 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | UTA | $5,500 | 23.11 | 4.20 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $4,400 | 21.98 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,800 | 35.38 | 5.20 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $4,400 | 21.98 | 5.00 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,700 | 39.17 | 4.50 |
| Trendon Watford | POR | $4,700 | 21.17 | 4.50 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 41.32 | 3.94 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $6,700 | 35.28 | 5.27 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NO | $6,600 | 32.80 | 4.97 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,800 | 30.85 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $6,700 | 35.28 | 5.27 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,100 | 30.68 | 5.03 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NO | $6,600 | 32.80 | 4.97 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $3,900 | 18.00 | 4.62 |
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.