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 | $9,700 | 45.75 | 4.72 |
| Kevin Porter | HOU | $7,600 | 34.22 | 4.50 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $7,800 | 34.00 | 4.36 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $7,300 | 33.36 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,700 | 45.75 | 4.72 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $7,300 | 33.36 | 4.57 |
| Davion Mitchell | SAC | $4,000 | 18.19 | 4.55 |
| Kevin Porter | HOU | $7,600 | 34.22 | 4.50 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,000 | 25.57 | 5.11 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $6,600 | 25.44 | 3.85 |
| Damion Lee | PHO | $4,600 | 15.20 | 3.30 |
| Landry Shamet | PHO | $3,800 | 8.92 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,000 | 25.57 | 5.11 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $6,600 | 25.44 | 3.85 |
| Damion Lee | PHO | $4,600 | 15.20 | 3.30 |
| Landry Shamet | PHO | $3,800 | 8.92 | 2.35 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,600 | 24.95 | 4.46 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $6,000 | 24.01 | 4.00 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,600 | 23.72 | 5.16 |
| AJ Griffin | ATL | $4,600 | 22.92 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,600 | 23.72 | 5.16 |
| AJ Griffin | ATL | $4,600 | 22.92 | 4.98 |
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,600 | 24.95 | 4.46 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $6,000 | 24.01 | 4.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,800 | 44.44 | 4.53 |
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $5,600 | 27.22 | 4.86 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,800 | 26.16 | 4.51 |
| Dario Saric | PHO | $3,800 | 15.82 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $5,600 | 27.22 | 4.86 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,800 | 44.44 | 4.53 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,800 | 26.16 | 4.51 |
| Dario Saric | PHO | $3,800 | 15.82 | 4.16 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,800 | 56.86 | 4.82 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,700 | 38.95 | 5.06 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,200 | 34.89 | 5.63 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $8,300 | 33.99 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,200 | 34.89 | 5.63 |
| Mason Plumlee | CHA | $5,500 | 29.56 | 5.37 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,700 | 38.95 | 5.06 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,800 | 56.86 | 4.82 |
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.