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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $10,000 | 55.55 | 5.55 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,000 | 52.53 | 5.25 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,200 | 50.64 | 5.50 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,300 | 50.25 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $6,000 | 34.21 | 5.70 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $10,000 | 55.55 | 5.55 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,200 | 50.64 | 5.50 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $6,900 | 37.79 | 5.48 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,100 | 42.81 | 6.03 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,900 | 39.58 | 5.01 |
| Jordan Poole | WAS | $7,700 | 38.58 | 5.01 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,500 | 37.16 | 5.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,100 | 42.81 | 6.03 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $6,000 | 36.13 | 6.02 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,500 | 37.16 | 5.72 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $6,000 | 34.21 | 5.70 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,900 | 43.44 | 4.88 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,100 | 42.81 | 6.03 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,100 | 41.85 | 4.60 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,500 | 37.16 | 5.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,100 | 42.81 | 6.03 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $6,000 | 36.13 | 6.02 |
| Talen Horton-Tucker | CHI | $3,700 | 22.06 | 5.96 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,500 | 37.16 | 5.72 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,000 | 45.18 | 5.02 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $7,000 | 42.80 | 6.11 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $8,000 | 42.02 | 5.25 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,600 | 38.67 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $4,100 | 25.59 | 6.24 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $7,000 | 42.80 | 6.11 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,100 | 30.55 | 5.99 |
| Micah Potter | UTA | $3,500 | 20.52 | 5.86 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,600 | 44.09 | 5.13 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $7,000 | 42.80 | 6.11 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,300 | 42.68 | 5.14 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,100 | 38.98 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $7,000 | 42.80 | 6.11 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $4,900 | 28.23 | 5.76 |
| Alexandre Sarr | WAS | $5,400 | 30.21 | 5.59 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,200 | 28.23 | 5.43 |
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.