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 | $9,900 | 46.81 | 4.73 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $10,500 | 43.37 | 4.13 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,300 | 41.00 | 4.94 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,400 | 39.78 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,300 | 41.00 | 4.94 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,400 | 39.78 | 4.74 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $9,900 | 46.81 | 4.73 |
| Markelle Fultz | ORL | $6,900 | 31.89 | 4.62 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Trent | TOR | $6,100 | 30.46 | 4.99 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,900 | 29.61 | 5.02 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,800 | 25.50 | 4.40 |
| Victor Oladipo | MIA | $5,500 | 22.19 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,900 | 29.61 | 5.02 |
| Gary Trent | TOR | $6,100 | 30.46 | 4.99 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,800 | 25.50 | 4.40 |
| Gary Harris | ORL | $4,000 | 17.49 | 4.37 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $7,800 | 35.91 | 4.60 |
| Malaki Branham | SA | $5,700 | 24.46 | 4.29 |
| Vlatko Cancar | DEN | $4,700 | 20.27 | 4.31 |
| Naji Marshall | NO | $5,000 | 17.18 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $7,800 | 35.91 | 4.60 |
| Vlatko Cancar | DEN | $4,700 | 20.27 | 4.31 |
| Malaki Branham | SA | $5,700 | 24.46 | 4.29 |
| Naji Marshall | NO | $5,000 | 17.18 | 3.44 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NY | $9,300 | 46.46 | 5.00 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,400 | 42.84 | 4.56 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,000 | 23.87 | 3.98 |
| Keita Bates-Diop | SA | $5,300 | 19.33 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NY | $9,300 | 46.46 | 5.00 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,400 | 42.84 | 4.56 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,000 | 23.87 | 3.98 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,100 | 18.90 | 3.70 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,000 | 55.51 | 4.63 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 55.47 | 4.70 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,100 | 46.03 | 5.06 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $8,000 | 37.73 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,100 | 46.03 | 5.06 |
| James Wiseman | DET | $4,500 | 21.80 | 4.85 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $7,400 | 35.25 | 4.76 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $8,000 | 37.73 | 4.72 |
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.