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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,500 | 51.05 | 4.44 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,800 | 45.90 | 5.22 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,000 | 40.89 | 4.54 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $7,900 | 40.63 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bones Hyland | LAC | $4,700 | 25.65 | 5.46 |
| Jrue Holiday | BOS | $6,900 | 37.62 | 5.45 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,800 | 45.90 | 5.22 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $7,900 | 40.63 | 5.14 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $6,700 | 33.40 | 4.98 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,800 | 28.09 | 4.84 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $4,800 | 24.28 | 5.06 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,000 | 24.12 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $4,300 | 21.79 | 5.07 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $4,800 | 24.28 | 5.06 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $6,700 | 33.40 | 4.98 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,800 | 28.09 | 4.84 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,000 | 37.07 | 4.63 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $6,000 | 27.02 | 4.50 |
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $5,000 | 23.88 | 4.78 |
| Ziaire Williams | MEM | $4,500 | 21.40 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $5,000 | 23.88 | 4.78 |
| Ziaire Williams | MEM | $4,500 | 21.40 | 4.76 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $4,400 | 20.82 | 4.73 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,000 | 37.07 | 4.63 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 50.02 | 4.63 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,900 | 39.38 | 4.98 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,800 | 39.37 | 5.05 |
| Julius Randle | NY | $8,300 | 32.56 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Niang | CLE | $3,700 | 19.28 | 5.21 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,800 | 39.37 | 5.05 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,900 | 39.38 | 4.98 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,800 | 28.16 | 4.86 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,100 | 57.07 | 4.72 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,200 | 40.51 | 4.94 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,100 | 36.72 | 4.53 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $8,000 | 36.16 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | NO | $6,100 | 31.34 | 5.14 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,300 | 31.68 | 5.03 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,700 | 28.35 | 4.97 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,200 | 40.51 | 4.94 |
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.