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 | $8,400 | 45.31 | 5.39 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,500 | 45.13 | 4.75 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,900 | 40.27 | 5.10 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,000 | 40.15 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,400 | 45.31 | 5.39 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $7,000 | 37.52 | 5.36 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,900 | 40.27 | 5.10 |
| Tre Jones | SA | $6,000 | 30.32 | 5.05 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $10,000 | 47.16 | 4.72 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,300 | 32.74 | 4.49 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,200 | 29.43 | 4.75 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $5,900 | 28.57 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $5,900 | 28.57 | 4.84 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,200 | 29.43 | 4.75 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $10,000 | 47.16 | 4.72 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,300 | 32.74 | 4.49 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,100 | 34.93 | 4.31 |
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $5,900 | 24.85 | 4.21 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $5,100 | 20.29 | 3.98 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $4,900 | 19.39 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziaire Williams | MEM | $3,900 | 19.31 | 4.95 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,100 | 34.93 | 4.31 |
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $5,900 | 24.85 | 4.21 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $3,800 | 15.49 | 4.08 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,900 | 39.82 | 4.47 |
| Julius Randle | NY | $8,800 | 37.28 | 4.24 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,500 | 29.94 | 4.61 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,400 | 26.63 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,400 | 26.63 | 4.93 |
| Trendon Watford | BKN | $3,500 | 16.27 | 4.65 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,500 | 29.94 | 4.61 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,900 | 39.82 | 4.47 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,100 | 60.72 | 5.02 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,000 | 39.26 | 4.91 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $7,400 | 38.76 | 5.24 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,800 | 35.01 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevon Looney | GS | $5,400 | 28.99 | 5.37 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,100 | 32.74 | 5.37 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $7,400 | 38.76 | 5.24 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,100 | 60.72 | 5.02 |
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.