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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,000 | 45.35 | 4.53 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,000 | 45.23 | 5.65 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,800 | 44.58 | 4.55 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,400 | 41.99 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,000 | 45.23 | 5.65 |
| Chris Paul | PHO | $8,100 | 41.04 | 5.07 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,400 | 41.99 | 5.00 |
| Tre Jones | SA | $6,300 | 30.20 | 4.79 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,700 | 34.38 | 5.13 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,000 | 22.64 | 4.53 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $3,900 | 20.07 | 5.15 |
| Landry Shamet | PHO | $3,900 | 19.87 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $3,900 | 20.07 | 5.15 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,700 | 34.38 | 5.13 |
| Landry Shamet | PHO | $3,900 | 19.87 | 5.09 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,000 | 22.64 | 4.53 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,200 | 21.84 | 4.20 |
| Naji Marshall | NO | $4,900 | 21.14 | 4.31 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,500 | 19.84 | 4.41 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $5,100 | 19.66 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,500 | 19.84 | 4.41 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,900 | 17.12 | 4.39 |
| Naji Marshall | NO | $4,900 | 21.14 | 4.31 |
| Eugene Omoruyi | OKC | $3,700 | 15.77 | 4.26 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $10,100 | 45.92 | 4.55 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $7,100 | 32.00 | 4.51 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | UTA | $6,000 | 27.09 | 4.52 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,900 | 26.56 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trendon Watford | POR | $3,900 | 18.14 | 4.65 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $10,100 | 45.92 | 4.55 |
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $5,800 | 26.41 | 4.55 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | UTA | $6,000 | 27.09 | 4.52 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,800 | 55.91 | 4.74 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $8,100 | 33.21 | 4.10 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,000 | 32.02 | 5.34 |
| Mason Plumlee | CHA | $6,200 | 30.54 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,000 | 32.02 | 5.34 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $5,200 | 26.43 | 5.08 |
| Mason Plumlee | CHA | $6,200 | 30.54 | 4.93 |
| Thomas Bryant | LAL | $5,800 | 28.59 | 4.93 |
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.