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 | 47.96 | 5.39 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,900 | 44.12 | 4.46 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,100 | 43.52 | 4.31 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,600 | 41.80 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,900 | 47.96 | 5.39 |
| Chris Paul | PHO | $8,200 | 41.07 | 5.01 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,600 | 41.80 | 4.86 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $8,100 | 37.56 | 4.64 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,400 | 38.08 | 4.53 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,000 | 34.94 | 4.99 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,900 | 23.91 | 4.05 |
| Damion Lee | PHO | $4,400 | 19.73 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,000 | 34.94 | 4.99 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,400 | 38.08 | 4.53 |
| Damion Lee | PHO | $4,400 | 19.73 | 4.48 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $4,600 | 19.09 | 4.15 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $4,200 | 18.13 | 4.32 |
| AJ Griffin | ATL | $4,800 | 17.10 | 3.56 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,500 | 16.55 | 3.68 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,200 | 15.87 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $4,200 | 18.13 | 4.32 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $3,900 | 15.81 | 4.05 |
| Anthony Lamb | GS | $4,000 | 15.39 | 3.85 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,200 | 15.87 | 3.78 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $6,000 | 28.87 | 4.81 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,200 | 26.06 | 4.20 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,000 | 19.66 | 3.93 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $4,700 | 17.87 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $6,000 | 28.87 | 4.81 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,200 | 26.06 | 4.20 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,000 | 19.66 | 3.93 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $4,700 | 17.87 | 3.80 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,400 | 57.63 | 4.65 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,400 | 54.46 | 4.78 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $8,200 | 37.44 | 4.57 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $6,500 | 31.52 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | MEM | $5,900 | 29.05 | 4.92 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $6,500 | 31.52 | 4.85 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $5,800 | 28.12 | 4.85 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,400 | 54.46 | 4.78 |
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.