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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,400 | 55.36 | 4.46 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,500 | 53.16 | 4.62 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $10,200 | 45.70 | 4.48 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,000 | 43.50 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killian Hayes | DET | $5,300 | 26.72 | 5.04 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $5,800 | 28.26 | 4.87 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,000 | 43.50 | 4.83 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,200 | 38.69 | 4.72 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $10,800 | 48.88 | 4.53 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,500 | 31.70 | 4.88 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 28.02 | 4.31 |
| Eric Gordon | PHO | $5,500 | 24.92 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,500 | 31.70 | 4.88 |
| Gary Harris | ORL | $4,200 | 20.13 | 4.79 |
| Eric Gordon | PHO | $5,500 | 24.92 | 4.53 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $10,800 | 48.88 | 4.53 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,700 | 37.43 | 4.86 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,100 | 35.84 | 4.42 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $7,600 | 32.88 | 4.33 |
| RJ Barrett | NY | $5,900 | 26.37 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,700 | 37.43 | 4.86 |
| Simone Fontecchio | UTA | $5,000 | 22.99 | 4.60 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $4,100 | 18.67 | 4.55 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $5,600 | 25.49 | 4.55 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NY | $8,800 | 41.52 | 4.72 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,400 | 36.97 | 4.40 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,600 | 29.95 | 4.54 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,400 | 27.08 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keita Bates-Diop | PHO | $4,000 | 20.58 | 5.15 |
| Julius Randle | NY | $8,800 | 41.52 | 4.72 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,600 | 29.95 | 4.54 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,400 | 36.97 | 4.40 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,500 | 62.25 | 4.98 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,600 | 61.23 | 4.86 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,900 | 43.32 | 4.87 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $8,300 | 37.65 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,500 | 62.25 | 4.98 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,400 | 31.84 | 4.98 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,900 | 43.32 | 4.87 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,600 | 61.23 | 4.86 |
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.