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 | 45.97 | 4.74 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,900 | 45.74 | 5.14 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,100 | 45.58 | 4.51 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 43.51 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,900 | 45.74 | 5.14 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,700 | 45.97 | 4.74 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 43.51 | 4.73 |
| Killian Hayes | DET | $5,700 | 26.70 | 4.68 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,900 | 40.92 | 4.60 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,500 | 33.48 | 4.46 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,900 | 26.92 | 4.56 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,900 | 23.73 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Monk | SAC | $4,600 | 22.24 | 4.83 |
| Landry Shamet | PHO | $5,000 | 23.38 | 4.68 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,900 | 40.92 | 4.60 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,900 | 26.92 | 4.56 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,200 | 21.75 | 4.18 |
| AJ Griffin | ATL | $4,800 | 21.42 | 4.46 |
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,000 | 19.04 | 3.81 |
| Naji Marshall | NO | $4,600 | 18.46 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Griffin | ATL | $4,800 | 21.42 | 4.46 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,200 | 21.75 | 4.18 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,500 | 18.23 | 4.05 |
| Naji Marshall | NO | $4,600 | 18.46 | 4.01 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | POR | $7,300 | 33.62 | 4.61 |
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $6,000 | 28.65 | 4.78 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,900 | 24.76 | 4.20 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,300 | 18.32 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $6,000 | 28.65 | 4.78 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $7,300 | 33.62 | 4.61 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,900 | 24.76 | 4.20 |
| Trendon Watford | POR | $3,900 | 15.62 | 4.01 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,200 | 58.97 | 4.83 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,600 | 56.02 | 4.83 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,900 | 37.18 | 4.71 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $8,000 | 36.97 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,300 | 33.26 | 5.28 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,200 | 32.59 | 5.26 |
| Mason Plumlee | CHA | $6,200 | 31.89 | 5.14 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NY | $5,900 | 29.67 | 5.03 |
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.