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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $9,000 | 43.81 | 4.87 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,500 | 43.70 | 4.60 |
| Tyus Jones | MEM | $5,800 | 34.15 | 5.89 |
| Bones Hyland | DEN | $4,000 | 22.37 | 5.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MEM | $5,800 | 34.15 | 5.89 |
| Bones Hyland | DEN | $4,000 | 22.37 | 5.59 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $9,000 | 43.81 | 4.87 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,500 | 43.70 | 4.60 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,500 | 23.72 | 4.31 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $4,000 | 14.87 | 3.72 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $3,500 | 5.14 | 1.47 |
| Kevon Harris | ORL | $3,600 | 3.91 | 1.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,500 | 23.72 | 4.31 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $4,000 | 14.87 | 3.72 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $3,500 | 5.14 | 1.47 |
| Kevon Harris | ORL | $3,600 | 3.91 | 1.09 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naji Marshall | NO | $4,700 | 25.20 | 5.36 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $4,800 | 24.18 | 5.04 |
| Vlatko Cancar | DEN | $4,400 | 18.01 | 4.09 |
| Ziaire Williams | MEM | $3,800 | 10.33 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naji Marshall | NO | $4,700 | 25.20 | 5.36 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $4,800 | 24.18 | 5.04 |
| Vlatko Cancar | DEN | $4,400 | 18.01 | 4.09 |
| Oshae Brissett | IND | $3,700 | 10.24 | 2.77 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $4,300 | 26.26 | 6.11 |
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $4,600 | 19.18 | 4.17 |
| Georges Niang | PHI | $4,300 | 16.49 | 3.84 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $4,000 | 15.54 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $4,300 | 26.26 | 6.11 |
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $4,600 | 19.18 | 4.17 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $4,000 | 15.54 | 3.88 |
| Georges Niang | PHI | $4,300 | 16.49 | 3.84 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,300 | 52.21 | 4.62 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,400 | 32.34 | 4.37 |
| Mason Plumlee | CHA | $7,100 | 31.90 | 4.49 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,600 | 17.94 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,300 | 52.21 | 4.62 |
| Mason Plumlee | CHA | $7,100 | 31.90 | 4.49 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,400 | 32.34 | 4.37 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $4,200 | 17.52 | 4.17 |
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.