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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,900 | 45.39 | 5.10 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 44.16 | 4.80 |
| Kyle Lowry | MIA | $6,400 | 37.08 | 5.79 |
| Kevin Porter | HOU | $7,900 | 31.69 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | MIA | $6,400 | 37.08 | 5.79 |
| Jose Alvarado | NO | $4,700 | 26.11 | 5.55 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,900 | 45.39 | 5.10 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 44.16 | 4.80 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,400 | 33.13 | 4.48 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,900 | 23.84 | 4.04 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $5,400 | 18.63 | 3.45 |
| Yuta Watanabe | BKN | $4,400 | 15.72 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,400 | 33.13 | 4.48 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,900 | 23.84 | 4.04 |
| Keon Johnson | POR | $3,500 | 13.18 | 3.76 |
| Yuta Watanabe | BKN | $4,400 | 15.72 | 3.57 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naji Marshall | NO | $5,000 | 24.54 | 4.91 |
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,000 | 18.31 | 3.66 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,500 | 17.77 | 3.95 |
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $4,800 | 16.92 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naji Marshall | NO | $5,000 | 24.54 | 4.91 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,500 | 17.77 | 3.95 |
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,000 | 18.31 | 3.66 |
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $4,800 | 16.92 | 3.52 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | POR | $7,100 | 32.12 | 4.52 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,200 | 25.04 | 4.04 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | UTA | $5,700 | 22.53 | 3.95 |
| Jaxson Hayes | NO | $4,200 | 20.58 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Hayes | NO | $4,200 | 20.58 | 4.90 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $7,100 | 32.12 | 4.52 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $3,700 | 15.93 | 4.30 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,200 | 25.04 | 4.04 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,900 | 35.71 | 4.52 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $8,000 | 35.36 | 4.42 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NO | $6,500 | 34.05 | 5.24 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,600 | 33.38 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | NO | $6,500 | 34.05 | 5.24 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,600 | 33.38 | 5.06 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $6,400 | 31.77 | 4.96 |
| Mason Plumlee | CHA | $6,300 | 30.59 | 4.86 |
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.