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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $10,300 | 47.69 | 4.63 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,400 | 42.30 | 5.04 |
| Markelle Fultz | ORL | $7,000 | 31.14 | 4.45 |
| Killian Hayes | DET | $5,400 | 27.87 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killian Hayes | DET | $5,400 | 27.87 | 5.16 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,400 | 42.30 | 5.04 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $10,300 | 47.69 | 4.63 |
| Markelle Fultz | ORL | $7,000 | 31.14 | 4.45 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | MIA | $5,000 | 18.42 | 3.68 |
| Rodney McGruder | DET | $3,500 | 15.89 | 4.54 |
| Gary Harris | ORL | $4,400 | 14.83 | 3.37 |
| Jared Rhoden | DET | $3,500 | 8.64 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney McGruder | DET | $3,500 | 15.89 | 4.54 |
| Victor Oladipo | MIA | $5,000 | 18.42 | 3.68 |
| Gary Harris | ORL | $4,400 | 14.83 | 3.37 |
| Jared Rhoden | DET | $3,500 | 8.64 | 2.47 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $8,200 | 35.53 | 4.33 |
| Naji Marshall | NO | $5,100 | 16.78 | 3.29 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,200 | 16.59 | 3.19 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $4,500 | 11.57 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $8,200 | 35.53 | 4.33 |
| Naji Marshall | NO | $5,100 | 16.78 | 3.29 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,200 | 16.59 | 3.19 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $4,500 | 11.57 | 2.57 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NY | $9,500 | 45.29 | 4.77 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,000 | 26.17 | 4.36 |
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $4,600 | 16.84 | 3.66 |
| Isaiah Livers | DET | $4,200 | 16.16 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NY | $9,500 | 45.29 | 4.77 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,000 | 26.17 | 4.36 |
| Isaiah Livers | DET | $4,200 | 16.16 | 3.85 |
| P.J. Tucker | PHI | $3,900 | 14.33 | 3.68 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,000 | 53.60 | 4.47 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,000 | 40.62 | 4.51 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $6,600 | 30.83 | 4.67 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NY | $6,500 | 30.26 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Williams | CHA | $6,600 | 30.83 | 4.67 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NY | $6,500 | 30.26 | 4.66 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NO | $6,100 | 27.98 | 4.59 |
| James Wiseman | DET | $4,800 | 21.82 | 4.55 |
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.