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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $8,900 | 40.97 | 4.60 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,300 | 35.81 | 4.31 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,000 | 31.04 | 4.43 |
| Dennis Schroder | BKN | $6,600 | 29.74 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Goodwin | MEM | $5,900 | 29.03 | 4.92 |
| Scotty Pippen | MEM | $5,000 | 23.36 | 4.67 |
| Zavier Simpson | MEM | $3,600 | 16.59 | 4.61 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $8,900 | 40.97 | 4.60 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,400 | 22.37 | 4.14 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $4,800 | 21.13 | 4.40 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,300 | 16.83 | 3.91 |
| Kobe Bufkin | ATL | $3,900 | 13.02 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Braun | DEN | $4,800 | 21.13 | 4.40 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,400 | 22.37 | 4.14 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,300 | 16.83 | 3.91 |
| Kobe Bufkin | ATL | $3,900 | 13.02 | 3.34 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maozinha Pereira | MEM | $3,600 | 21.20 | 5.89 |
| Nicolas Batum | PHI | $4,700 | 18.44 | 3.92 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,400 | 15.92 | 3.62 |
| Taurean Prince | LAL | $4,100 | 15.02 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maozinha Pereira | MEM | $3,600 | 21.20 | 5.89 |
| Nicolas Batum | PHI | $4,700 | 18.44 | 3.92 |
| Taurean Prince | LAL | $4,100 | 15.02 | 3.66 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,400 | 15.92 | 3.62 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Finney-Smith | BKN | $4,500 | 19.09 | 4.24 |
| Georges Niang | CLE | $4,400 | 17.68 | 4.02 |
| Trendon Watford | BKN | $4,900 | 13.70 | 2.80 |
| Jalen Wilson | BKN | $3,700 | 8.07 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Finney-Smith | BKN | $4,500 | 19.09 | 4.24 |
| Georges Niang | CLE | $4,400 | 17.68 | 4.02 |
| Trendon Watford | BKN | $4,900 | 13.70 | 2.80 |
| Jalen Wilson | BKN | $3,700 | 8.07 | 2.18 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 60.01 | 4.80 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 49.55 | 4.50 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,500 | 34.93 | 4.66 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $7,400 | 32.59 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Jemison | MEM | $3,900 | 24.78 | 6.35 |
| James Wiseman | DET | $5,100 | 29.75 | 5.83 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 60.01 | 4.80 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,500 | 34.93 | 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.