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 | $10,400 | 50.79 | 4.88 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,800 | 44.71 | 4.56 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,600 | 44.45 | 4.63 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $6,200 | 27.04 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Morris | WAS | $4,600 | 26.21 | 5.70 |
| Jose Alvarado | NO | $4,300 | 22.66 | 5.27 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,400 | 50.79 | 4.88 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,600 | 44.45 | 4.63 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,500 | 37.20 | 4.38 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $5,500 | 28.37 | 5.16 |
| Josh Green | DAL | $5,400 | 23.80 | 4.41 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $4,400 | 18.35 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $5,500 | 28.37 | 5.16 |
| Josh Green | DAL | $5,400 | 23.80 | 4.41 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,500 | 37.20 | 4.38 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $4,400 | 18.35 | 4.17 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $6,400 | 25.96 | 4.06 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,800 | 24.09 | 4.15 |
| Malaki Branham | SA | $5,000 | 22.60 | 4.52 |
| Vlatko Cancar | DEN | $4,500 | 20.73 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $4,000 | 18.48 | 4.62 |
| Vlatko Cancar | DEN | $4,500 | 20.73 | 4.61 |
| Malaki Branham | SA | $5,000 | 22.60 | 4.52 |
| Nassir Little | POR | $3,800 | 16.87 | 4.44 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,500 | 24.01 | 4.36 |
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $4,000 | 23.05 | 5.76 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $4,800 | 22.33 | 4.65 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $5,400 | 21.46 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $4,000 | 23.05 | 5.76 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $4,800 | 22.33 | 4.65 |
| Trendon Watford | POR | $3,900 | 17.03 | 4.37 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,500 | 24.01 | 4.36 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 57.00 | 4.75 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,700 | 54.81 | 4.68 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,800 | 43.14 | 4.90 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $8,400 | 38.21 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,800 | 43.14 | 4.90 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $5,200 | 24.81 | 4.77 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 57.00 | 4.75 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,700 | 54.81 | 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.