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 | 44.95 | 4.63 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,200 | 44.20 | 4.33 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,600 | 42.33 | 4.41 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 40.86 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,300 | 40.18 | 4.84 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,700 | 44.95 | 4.63 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,600 | 42.33 | 4.41 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 40.86 | 4.39 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Payton | POR | $3,800 | 11.90 | 3.13 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $3,800 | 10.62 | 2.79 |
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $3,800 | 8.22 | 2.16 |
| A.J. Green | MIL | $3,800 | 8.16 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Payton | POR | $3,800 | 11.90 | 3.13 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $3,800 | 10.62 | 2.79 |
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $3,800 | 8.22 | 2.16 |
| A.J. Green | MIL | $3,800 | 8.16 | 2.15 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshae Brissett | IND | $4,000 | 14.30 | 3.58 |
| Ziaire Williams | MEM | $3,900 | 13.32 | 3.41 |
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $4,100 | 12.93 | 3.15 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $4,400 | 12.30 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshae Brissett | IND | $4,000 | 14.30 | 3.58 |
| Ziaire Williams | MEM | $3,900 | 13.32 | 3.41 |
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $4,100 | 12.93 | 3.15 |
| MarJon Beauchamp | MIL | $4,000 | 11.37 | 2.84 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | POR | $7,000 | 32.68 | 4.67 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | UTA | $5,500 | 24.72 | 4.49 |
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $4,400 | 24.08 | 5.47 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $5,400 | 20.11 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $4,400 | 24.08 | 5.47 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $7,000 | 32.68 | 4.67 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | UTA | $5,500 | 24.72 | 4.49 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $5,400 | 20.11 | 3.72 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,600 | 57.79 | 4.98 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,000 | 37.35 | 4.67 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,500 | 37.11 | 4.95 |
| Mason Plumlee | CHA | $7,000 | 33.63 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $6,200 | 32.39 | 5.22 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,600 | 57.79 | 4.98 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,500 | 37.11 | 4.95 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,600 | 32.42 | 4.91 |
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.