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 | $9,900 | 47.47 | 4.79 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 42.23 | 4.40 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $9,700 | 40.67 | 4.19 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,500 | 39.63 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Jackson | LAC | $5,000 | 24.00 | 4.80 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,900 | 47.47 | 4.79 |
| Kevin Porter | HOU | $7,400 | 34.90 | 4.72 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,500 | 39.63 | 4.66 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,700 | 26.23 | 4.60 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,000 | 23.54 | 4.71 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $5,400 | 22.90 | 4.24 |
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | $5,200 | 19.67 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,000 | 23.54 | 4.71 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,700 | 26.23 | 4.60 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $5,400 | 22.90 | 4.24 |
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | $5,200 | 19.67 | 3.78 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,200 | 24.01 | 5.72 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,500 | 20.15 | 4.48 |
| AJ Griffin | ATL | $4,800 | 20.09 | 4.19 |
| Justise Winslow | POR | $4,900 | 17.44 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,200 | 24.01 | 5.72 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,500 | 20.15 | 4.48 |
| AJ Griffin | ATL | $4,800 | 20.09 | 4.19 |
| Anthony Lamb | GS | $3,500 | 14.38 | 4.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | POR | $7,300 | 32.42 | 4.44 |
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $6,000 | 27.65 | 4.61 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,900 | 25.77 | 4.37 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $4,800 | 19.07 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $6,000 | 27.65 | 4.61 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $7,300 | 32.42 | 4.44 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,900 | 25.77 | 4.37 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $4,800 | 19.07 | 3.97 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,900 | 58.07 | 4.88 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,900 | 36.30 | 4.59 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $8,000 | 34.47 | 4.31 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,500 | 34.24 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,300 | 31.86 | 5.06 |
| Mason Plumlee | CHA | $6,200 | 30.33 | 4.89 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,900 | 58.07 | 4.88 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NY | $6,300 | 29.66 | 4.71 |
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.