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 | $9,300 | 45.12 | 4.85 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,200 | 43.42 | 4.72 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,500 | 42.38 | 4.46 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,800 | 42.12 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | BOS | $6,700 | 34.15 | 5.10 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,300 | 45.12 | 4.85 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,000 | 38.72 | 4.84 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAC | $7,100 | 34.21 | 4.82 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $9,600 | 44.72 | 4.66 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,900 | 29.56 | 3.74 |
| Keyonte George | UTA | $4,900 | 24.36 | 4.97 |
| Eric Gordon | PHO | $5,100 | 23.09 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyonte George | UTA | $4,900 | 24.36 | 4.97 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $4,600 | 22.19 | 4.82 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $4,500 | 21.51 | 4.78 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $9,600 | 44.72 | 4.66 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $8,300 | 44.92 | 5.41 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,600 | 36.33 | 4.78 |
| Michael Porter | DEN | $7,300 | 32.50 | 4.45 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,100 | 30.36 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $8,300 | 44.92 | 5.41 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,600 | 36.33 | 4.78 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,500 | 21.44 | 4.76 |
| Michael Porter | DEN | $7,300 | 32.50 | 4.45 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 54.18 | 5.02 |
| Julius Randle | NY | $8,800 | 42.17 | 4.79 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,300 | 37.85 | 4.56 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,100 | 36.59 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 54.18 | 5.02 |
| Julius Randle | NY | $8,800 | 42.17 | 4.79 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,300 | 37.85 | 4.56 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,900 | 26.72 | 4.53 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 60.05 | 4.69 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,200 | 55.08 | 4.52 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,200 | 38.61 | 4.71 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,100 | 37.00 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,900 | 30.75 | 5.21 |
| Goga Bitadze | ORL | $5,100 | 26.52 | 5.20 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NY | $6,000 | 30.07 | 5.01 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | PHO | $6,800 | 32.49 | 4.78 |
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.