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 | $10,700 | 51.81 | 4.84 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,300 | 50.19 | 4.08 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $10,000 | 48.07 | 4.81 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,800 | 43.50 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killian Hayes | DET | $5,400 | 27.61 | 5.11 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $8,100 | 40.74 | 5.03 |
| Marcus Smart | MEM | $6,200 | 31.00 | 5.00 |
| Coby White | CHI | $5,100 | 25.31 | 4.96 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,200 | 38.57 | 4.70 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $7,000 | 36.13 | 5.16 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,700 | 35.04 | 4.55 |
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $4,300 | 27.93 | 6.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $4,300 | 27.93 | 6.50 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $7,000 | 36.13 | 5.16 |
| Keon Ellis | SAC | $3,500 | 17.20 | 4.91 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $4,400 | 21.46 | 4.88 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $8,300 | 45.99 | 5.54 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,600 | 39.54 | 5.20 |
| RJ Barrett | NY | $6,200 | 31.33 | 5.05 |
| Michael Porter | DEN | $6,400 | 28.01 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $8,300 | 45.99 | 5.54 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,600 | 39.54 | 5.20 |
| RJ Barrett | NY | $6,200 | 31.33 | 5.05 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $5,600 | 27.61 | 4.93 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,100 | 51.03 | 5.05 |
| Julius Randle | NY | $7,800 | 37.04 | 4.75 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,300 | 35.53 | 4.87 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,300 | 30.98 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,100 | 20.95 | 5.11 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,100 | 51.03 | 5.05 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,300 | 30.98 | 4.92 |
| Keita Bates-Diop | PHO | $4,000 | 19.57 | 4.89 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,100 | 61.23 | 5.06 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,900 | 59.27 | 4.98 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,200 | 40.83 | 4.98 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,000 | 40.65 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | NO | $6,500 | 34.72 | 5.34 |
| Nick Richards | CHA | $4,600 | 23.90 | 5.20 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,000 | 40.65 | 5.08 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,100 | 61.23 | 5.06 |
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.