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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,200 | 49.45 | 4.85 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,500 | 43.38 | 4.57 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,900 | 40.35 | 4.53 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,100 | 39.77 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Morris | WAS | $4,800 | 26.10 | 5.44 |
| Killian Hayes | DET | $6,100 | 30.29 | 4.96 |
| Mike Conley | UTA | $6,100 | 29.93 | 4.91 |
| Davion Mitchell | SAC | $3,800 | 18.51 | 4.87 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,000 | 35.44 | 4.43 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $6,200 | 28.83 | 4.65 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,300 | 22.86 | 4.31 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $4,800 | 20.98 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $6,200 | 28.83 | 4.65 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,000 | 35.44 | 4.43 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $4,800 | 20.98 | 4.37 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,300 | 22.86 | 4.31 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | HOU | $6,000 | 27.71 | 4.62 |
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $6,500 | 25.54 | 3.93 |
| Malaki Branham | SA | $4,400 | 20.30 | 4.61 |
| Stanley Johnson | SA | $4,300 | 15.62 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | HOU | $6,000 | 27.71 | 4.62 |
| Malaki Branham | SA | $4,400 | 20.30 | 4.61 |
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $6,500 | 25.54 | 3.93 |
| Stanley Johnson | SA | $4,300 | 15.62 | 3.63 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,700 | 32.30 | 4.82 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,700 | 23.15 | 4.06 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | UTA | $5,000 | 21.86 | 4.37 |
| Keita Bates-Diop | SA | $5,200 | 21.42 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,700 | 32.30 | 4.82 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $4,200 | 19.18 | 4.57 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | UTA | $5,000 | 21.86 | 4.37 |
| Georges Niang | PHI | $3,900 | 16.76 | 4.30 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,500 | 56.26 | 4.89 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,400 | 41.61 | 4.95 |
| Mason Plumlee | CHA | $7,100 | 34.86 | 4.91 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,900 | 34.24 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo Bamba | ORL | $3,900 | 23.81 | 6.10 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $4,300 | 23.07 | 5.36 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,400 | 41.61 | 4.95 |
| Mason Plumlee | CHA | $7,100 | 34.86 | 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.