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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,200 | 50.69 | 4.97 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,400 | 49.26 | 4.74 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,900 | 45.41 | 4.59 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,000 | 42.98 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,200 | 50.69 | 4.97 |
| Chris Paul | PHO | $8,100 | 39.73 | 4.91 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,000 | 42.98 | 4.78 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,400 | 49.26 | 4.74 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $9,000 | 35.13 | 3.90 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $5,200 | 29.25 | 5.62 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,600 | 28.25 | 5.04 |
| Josh Green | DAL | $5,300 | 25.45 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $5,200 | 29.25 | 5.62 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,600 | 28.25 | 5.04 |
| Josh Green | DAL | $5,300 | 25.45 | 4.80 |
| Blake Wesley | SA | $3,500 | 16.62 | 4.75 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaki Branham | SA | $5,000 | 25.02 | 5.00 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,800 | 23.38 | 4.03 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $4,600 | 20.13 | 4.38 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $5,100 | 19.88 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaki Branham | SA | $5,000 | 25.02 | 5.00 |
| Stanley Johnson | SA | $4,400 | 19.71 | 4.48 |
| Ish Wainright | PHO | $3,700 | 16.50 | 4.46 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $4,600 | 20.13 | 4.38 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keita Bates-Diop | SA | $5,600 | 22.55 | 4.03 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $5,000 | 22.41 | 4.48 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,500 | 20.76 | 3.78 |
| Trendon Watford | POR | $3,900 | 17.99 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trendon Watford | POR | $3,900 | 17.99 | 4.61 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $5,000 | 22.41 | 4.48 |
| Keita Bates-Diop | SA | $5,600 | 22.55 | 4.03 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,500 | 20.76 | 3.78 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,500 | 51.09 | 4.44 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $8,600 | 40.78 | 4.74 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,000 | 36.83 | 4.60 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $7,200 | 33.37 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $5,700 | 28.59 | 5.02 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $4,800 | 23.99 | 5.00 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $8,600 | 40.78 | 4.74 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NO | $6,100 | 28.52 | 4.68 |
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.