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 | $12,500 | 61.47 | 4.92 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,400 | 50.63 | 4.87 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $10,100 | 47.62 | 4.72 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $10,700 | 43.64 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Porter | CLE | $4,600 | 27.07 | 5.88 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,500 | 42.74 | 5.03 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,500 | 61.47 | 4.92 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $8,400 | 41.12 | 4.90 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,600 | 38.13 | 5.02 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $7,100 | 31.75 | 4.47 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,100 | 18.89 | 3.70 |
| Gary Trent | TOR | $4,000 | 17.22 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,600 | 38.13 | 5.02 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $7,100 | 31.75 | 4.47 |
| Gary Trent | TOR | $4,000 | 17.22 | 4.31 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $4,400 | 16.66 | 3.79 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,100 | 40.35 | 4.98 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,200 | 35.13 | 4.88 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $7,800 | 34.83 | 4.47 |
| RJ Barrett | NY | $6,200 | 26.30 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $4,200 | 21.36 | 5.09 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,100 | 40.35 | 4.98 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,200 | 35.13 | 4.88 |
| Simone Fontecchio | UTA | $4,800 | 22.40 | 4.67 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NY | $8,800 | 41.49 | 4.72 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,400 | 36.40 | 4.33 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,800 | 31.58 | 4.64 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,400 | 30.57 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,400 | 30.57 | 4.78 |
| Julius Randle | NY | $8,800 | 41.49 | 4.72 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,800 | 31.58 | 4.64 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,400 | 36.40 | 4.33 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,900 | 60.01 | 4.65 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,300 | 56.18 | 4.57 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,300 | 42.72 | 5.15 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,100 | 42.39 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,300 | 42.72 | 5.15 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $7,300 | 35.09 | 4.81 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,100 | 42.39 | 4.66 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $5,200 | 24.25 | 4.66 |
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.