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 | $10,100 | 52.65 | 5.21 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,400 | 50.66 | 4.44 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,000 | 49.56 | 4.96 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,200 | 46.83 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $4,800 | 25.20 | 5.25 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $10,100 | 52.65 | 5.21 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $7,300 | 37.30 | 5.11 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,200 | 46.83 | 5.09 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $6,600 | 28.29 | 4.29 |
| Ryan Rollins | MIL | $4,500 | 22.56 | 5.01 |
| Talen Horton-Tucker | CHI | $4,000 | 22.05 | 5.51 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,700 | 21.47 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talen Horton-Tucker | CHI | $4,000 | 22.05 | 5.51 |
| Ryan Rollins | MIL | $4,500 | 22.56 | 5.01 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,700 | 21.47 | 4.57 |
| Trevelin Queen | ORL | $4,200 | 19.18 | 4.57 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $5,600 | 27.12 | 4.84 |
| Tristan da Silva | ORL | $4,400 | 18.86 | 4.29 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $4,600 | 18.82 | 4.09 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $3,900 | 17.74 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $5,600 | 27.12 | 4.84 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $3,900 | 17.74 | 4.55 |
| Dalen Terry | CHI | $3,600 | 15.70 | 4.36 |
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $3,800 | 16.45 | 4.33 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,800 | 37.46 | 4.80 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,000 | 28.39 | 4.73 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $4,300 | 25.25 | 5.87 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $5,600 | 23.56 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $4,300 | 25.25 | 5.87 |
| Micah Potter | UTA | $3,900 | 20.51 | 5.26 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,800 | 37.46 | 4.80 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,000 | 28.39 | 4.73 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $8,800 | 43.13 | 4.90 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,900 | 41.09 | 5.20 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,300 | 38.28 | 4.61 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $7,600 | 37.66 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Williams | CHA | $5,200 | 29.26 | 5.63 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,100 | 28.62 | 5.61 |
| Yves Missi | NO | $5,800 | 30.96 | 5.34 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,900 | 41.09 | 5.20 |
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.