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 | $10,000 | 47.93 | 4.79 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,100 | 45.58 | 5.01 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,500 | 38.83 | 4.57 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $8,000 | 36.96 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | MIA | $6,400 | 34.31 | 5.36 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,100 | 45.58 | 5.01 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,000 | 47.93 | 4.79 |
| Monte Morris | WAS | $5,600 | 25.95 | 4.63 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,900 | 27.01 | 4.58 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,000 | 25.05 | 5.01 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,600 | 20.50 | 3.66 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $5,400 | 20.40 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,000 | 25.05 | 5.01 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,900 | 27.01 | 4.58 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $5,400 | 20.40 | 3.78 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,600 | 20.50 | 3.66 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $4,800 | 27.56 | 5.74 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,200 | 25.14 | 4.83 |
| Naji Marshall | NO | $5,300 | 23.58 | 4.45 |
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,500 | 21.19 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $4,800 | 27.56 | 5.74 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,200 | 20.80 | 4.95 |
| AJ Griffin | ATL | $4,200 | 20.64 | 4.91 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,200 | 25.14 | 4.83 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $10,000 | 48.63 | 4.86 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $7,300 | 32.86 | 4.50 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | UTA | $5,500 | 23.31 | 4.24 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $4,700 | 15.96 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $10,000 | 48.63 | 4.86 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $7,300 | 32.86 | 4.50 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | UTA | $5,500 | 23.31 | 4.24 |
| Georges Niang | PHI | $3,800 | 13.92 | 3.66 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,100 | 57.84 | 4.78 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,600 | 53.92 | 4.65 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $8,600 | 40.75 | 4.74 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,900 | 37.89 | 6.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,900 | 37.89 | 6.42 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,500 | 31.90 | 4.91 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,100 | 57.84 | 4.78 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,900 | 37.69 | 4.77 |
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.