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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,900 | 49.75 | 5.03 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,900 | 48.76 | 4.47 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,700 | 48.57 | 5.01 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,200 | 45.23 | 5.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,200 | 45.23 | 5.52 |
| Zavier Simpson | MEM | $4,500 | 24.64 | 5.48 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $5,500 | 29.97 | 5.45 |
| Scotty Pippen | MEM | $6,600 | 34.14 | 5.17 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,100 | 36.74 | 5.17 |
| Gary Trent | TOR | $6,800 | 30.45 | 4.48 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,200 | 27.50 | 4.44 |
| Jared Butler | WAS | $4,500 | 26.84 | 5.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Butler | WAS | $4,500 | 26.84 | 5.96 |
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $3,800 | 20.98 | 5.52 |
| Dalen Terry | CHI | $3,800 | 19.94 | 5.25 |
| Torrey Craig | CHI | $3,700 | 19.19 | 5.19 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,200 | 32.80 | 4.00 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $6,800 | 31.99 | 4.70 |
| Javonte Green | CHI | $4,800 | 29.01 | 6.04 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,100 | 28.59 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green | CHI | $4,800 | 29.01 | 6.04 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $5,200 | 26.67 | 5.13 |
| Darius Bazley | UTA | $4,000 | 19.48 | 4.87 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $5,800 | 28.11 | 4.85 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,900 | 46.88 | 5.27 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,900 | 36.65 | 4.64 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $7,200 | 31.01 | 4.31 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,400 | 28.46 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Lofton | UTA | $3,600 | 21.06 | 5.85 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,900 | 46.88 | 5.27 |
| Luka Samanic | UTA | $4,800 | 23.92 | 4.98 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,900 | 23.60 | 4.82 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,600 | 60.28 | 4.78 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,100 | 52.06 | 4.69 |
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $8,800 | 44.46 | 5.05 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,400 | 42.10 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,600 | 36.74 | 5.57 |
| Jock Landale | HOU | $4,700 | 25.53 | 5.43 |
| James Wiseman | DET | $4,900 | 26.18 | 5.34 |
| Luke Kornet | BOS | $4,900 | 25.60 | 5.22 |
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.