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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,900 | 52.35 | 5.29 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,600 | 52.19 | 4.92 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,800 | 44.03 | 5.00 |
| Jrue Holiday | MIL | $8,100 | 38.34 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,900 | 52.35 | 5.29 |
| Markelle Fultz | ORL | $7,600 | 38.15 | 5.02 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,800 | 44.03 | 5.00 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,600 | 52.19 | 4.92 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $10,000 | 36.40 | 3.64 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,200 | 28.82 | 4.65 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $6,800 | 28.20 | 4.15 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,400 | 22.91 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,200 | 28.82 | 4.65 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,400 | 22.91 | 4.24 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $6,800 | 28.20 | 4.15 |
| Eric Gordon | LAC | $4,400 | 17.62 | 4.00 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $8,500 | 38.22 | 4.50 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $6,300 | 26.23 | 4.16 |
| Malaki Branham | SA | $5,200 | 22.24 | 4.28 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $5,300 | 20.44 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $8,500 | 38.22 | 4.50 |
| Malaki Branham | SA | $5,200 | 22.24 | 4.28 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $6,300 | 26.23 | 4.16 |
| Torrey Craig | PHO | $4,600 | 18.82 | 4.09 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,600 | 35.83 | 4.17 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,800 | 31.24 | 4.59 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,600 | 28.25 | 4.28 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $6,200 | 21.83 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,800 | 31.24 | 4.59 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,600 | 28.25 | 4.28 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,600 | 35.83 | 4.17 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $4,700 | 17.24 | 3.67 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 55.79 | 4.65 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $8,000 | 39.39 | 4.92 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,100 | 37.88 | 4.68 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $7,500 | 35.98 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $8,000 | 39.39 | 4.92 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $7,500 | 35.98 | 4.80 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,100 | 37.88 | 4.68 |
| Bismack Biyombo | PHO | $3,900 | 18.22 | 4.67 |
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.