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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,800 | 46.16 | 5.25 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,600 | 45.47 | 4.74 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,300 | 40.24 | 4.85 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $7,900 | 38.10 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $4,300 | 23.49 | 5.46 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,800 | 36.30 | 5.34 |
| Markelle Fultz | ORL | $5,900 | 31.37 | 5.32 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,800 | 46.16 | 5.25 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,900 | 45.11 | 5.07 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,300 | 32.40 | 4.44 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,700 | 23.48 | 4.12 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $5,700 | 21.11 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,900 | 45.11 | 5.07 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,300 | 32.40 | 4.44 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,700 | 23.48 | 4.12 |
| Gary Trent | TOR | $4,900 | 19.83 | 4.05 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $8,200 | 47.05 | 5.74 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,500 | 35.56 | 4.18 |
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $5,000 | 23.72 | 4.74 |
| Ziaire Williams | MEM | $3,800 | 19.56 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $8,200 | 47.05 | 5.74 |
| Ziaire Williams | MEM | $3,800 | 19.56 | 5.15 |
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $5,000 | 23.72 | 4.74 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $3,900 | 17.58 | 4.51 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,500 | 45.90 | 4.83 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,700 | 37.80 | 4.35 |
| Julius Randle | NY | $8,300 | 31.59 | 3.81 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $6,900 | 28.62 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obi Toppin | IND | $5,100 | 24.65 | 4.83 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,500 | 45.90 | 4.83 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,000 | 26.60 | 4.43 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,700 | 37.80 | 4.35 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,100 | 39.43 | 4.87 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $7,900 | 39.35 | 4.98 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,000 | 34.91 | 4.36 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,500 | 34.66 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $4,400 | 22.97 | 5.22 |
| Daniel Gafford | WAS | $6,100 | 30.95 | 5.07 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $7,900 | 39.35 | 4.98 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,100 | 39.43 | 4.87 |
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.