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 | 48.47 | 4.90 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,200 | 42.24 | 4.59 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $8,300 | 37.47 | 4.51 |
| Markelle Fultz | ORL | $7,600 | 37.08 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,900 | 48.47 | 4.90 |
| Markelle Fultz | ORL | $7,600 | 37.08 | 4.88 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,200 | 42.24 | 4.59 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $8,300 | 37.47 | 4.51 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 40.13 | 4.32 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,100 | 39.52 | 4.34 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $6,800 | 29.48 | 4.34 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $6,000 | 23.00 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romeo Langford | SA | $4,500 | 21.51 | 4.78 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,100 | 39.52 | 4.34 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $6,800 | 29.48 | 4.34 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 40.13 | 4.32 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $8,500 | 37.48 | 4.41 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,900 | 27.32 | 4.63 |
| Malaki Branham | SA | $5,200 | 23.49 | 4.52 |
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $4,700 | 19.46 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,900 | 27.32 | 4.63 |
| Malaki Branham | SA | $5,200 | 23.49 | 4.52 |
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $8,500 | 37.48 | 4.41 |
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $4,700 | 19.46 | 4.14 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keita Bates-Diop | SA | $5,100 | 22.49 | 4.41 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $5,100 | 18.07 | 3.54 |
| Lamar Stevens | CLE | $4,400 | 11.33 | 2.58 |
| Blake Griffin | BOS | $4,200 | 11.26 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keita Bates-Diop | SA | $5,100 | 22.49 | 4.41 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $5,100 | 18.07 | 3.54 |
| Blake Griffin | BOS | $4,200 | 11.26 | 2.68 |
| Lamar Stevens | CLE | $4,400 | 11.33 | 2.58 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,900 | 36.15 | 4.58 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NO | $7,500 | 33.58 | 4.48 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,600 | 31.37 | 4.75 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,900 | 29.54 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,600 | 31.37 | 4.75 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,900 | 36.15 | 4.58 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NO | $7,500 | 33.58 | 4.48 |
| Daniel Gafford | WAS | $5,700 | 24.85 | 4.36 |
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.