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 | $11,200 | 56.14 | 5.01 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,100 | 53.07 | 4.39 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,400 | 46.13 | 4.91 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $10,000 | 45.24 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | LAC | $7,300 | 39.14 | 5.36 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,000 | 42.04 | 5.25 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,200 | 56.14 | 5.01 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,400 | 46.13 | 4.91 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,800 | 35.31 | 4.53 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $7,400 | 34.19 | 4.62 |
| Skylar Mays | POR | $5,900 | 28.77 | 4.88 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,700 | 28.67 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,300 | 26.48 | 5.00 |
| Skylar Mays | POR | $5,900 | 28.77 | 4.88 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,800 | 18.27 | 4.81 |
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $5,300 | 24.80 | 4.68 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $8,300 | 36.28 | 4.37 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,900 | 34.71 | 4.39 |
| RJ Barrett | NY | $6,400 | 30.39 | 4.75 |
| Michael Porter | DEN | $7,000 | 29.43 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | IND | $5,000 | 24.79 | 4.96 |
| RJ Barrett | NY | $6,400 | 30.39 | 4.75 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,500 | 20.29 | 4.51 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,900 | 34.71 | 4.39 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,100 | 39.91 | 4.93 |
| Julius Randle | NY | $7,900 | 37.73 | 4.78 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $7,700 | 33.59 | 4.36 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,000 | 25.91 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,100 | 39.91 | 4.93 |
| Julius Randle | NY | $7,900 | 37.73 | 4.78 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $7,700 | 33.59 | 4.36 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,000 | 25.91 | 4.32 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 57.33 | 4.59 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,200 | 57.26 | 4.69 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,000 | 44.91 | 4.99 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $8,100 | 41.60 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $3,500 | 35.69 | 10.20 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $8,100 | 41.60 | 5.14 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,000 | 44.91 | 4.99 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | PHO | $7,100 | 35.36 | 4.98 |
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.