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 | $9,700 | 48.90 | 5.04 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,000 | 46.54 | 4.65 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 42.92 | 4.57 |
| Chris Paul | PHO | $8,400 | 39.09 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,700 | 48.90 | 5.04 |
| Jaylen Nowell | MIN | $5,200 | 24.41 | 4.69 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $8,000 | 37.35 | 4.67 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,000 | 46.54 | 4.65 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,900 | 34.64 | 5.02 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $6,200 | 26.47 | 4.27 |
| Landry Shamet | PHO | $5,600 | 24.08 | 4.30 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,300 | 18.91 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,900 | 34.64 | 5.02 |
| Landry Shamet | PHO | $5,600 | 24.08 | 4.30 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $6,200 | 26.47 | 4.27 |
| Gary Payton | POR | $3,800 | 15.74 | 4.14 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,200 | 22.71 | 4.37 |
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,800 | 19.43 | 3.35 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,900 | 18.84 | 3.84 |
| Naji Marshall | NO | $4,900 | 17.72 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,200 | 22.71 | 4.37 |
| Troy Brown | LAL | $3,600 | 15.27 | 4.24 |
| AJ Griffin | ATL | $4,200 | 16.99 | 4.04 |
| Anthony Lamb | GS | $4,000 | 15.35 | 3.84 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $10,000 | 42.85 | 4.29 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $7,300 | 35.50 | 4.86 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,000 | 23.55 | 4.71 |
| Lamar Stevens | CLE | $4,800 | 16.04 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | POR | $7,300 | 35.50 | 4.86 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,000 | 23.55 | 4.71 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $10,000 | 42.85 | 4.29 |
| Wenyen Gabriel | LAL | $3,800 | 14.48 | 3.81 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,400 | 57.18 | 5.02 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 55.45 | 4.78 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,000 | 37.91 | 5.42 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,900 | 37.07 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,000 | 37.91 | 5.42 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,400 | 57.18 | 5.02 |
| Mason Plumlee | CHA | $6,400 | 31.98 | 5.00 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,100 | 35.09 | 4.94 |
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.