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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,500 | 57.18 | 4.97 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,900 | 50.53 | 5.10 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,200 | 48.76 | 5.30 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $8,700 | 43.07 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | DAL | $5,000 | 35.94 | 7.19 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,200 | 48.76 | 5.30 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,300 | 43.06 | 5.19 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,900 | 50.53 | 5.10 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Grimes | DAL | $4,900 | 24.38 | 4.98 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $4,100 | 18.85 | 4.60 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,100 | 16.40 | 4.00 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $4,000 | 15.37 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Grimes | DAL | $4,900 | 24.38 | 4.98 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $4,100 | 18.85 | 4.60 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,100 | 16.40 | 4.00 |
| Seth Curry | CHA | $3,600 | 14.31 | 3.98 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $4,900 | 25.49 | 5.20 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $3,800 | 20.30 | 5.34 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $4,300 | 18.43 | 4.29 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,200 | 14.97 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $3,800 | 20.30 | 5.34 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $4,900 | 25.49 | 5.20 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $4,300 | 18.43 | 4.29 |
| Ryan Dunn | PHO | $3,900 | 14.93 | 3.83 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $4,500 | 23.21 | 5.16 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $4,400 | 20.11 | 4.57 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,600 | 19.47 | 4.23 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,800 | 18.88 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $4,500 | 23.21 | 5.16 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $4,400 | 20.11 | 4.57 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,600 | 19.47 | 4.23 |
| Micah Potter | UTA | $4,000 | 16.00 | 4.00 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,300 | 59.74 | 4.86 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $9,500 | 45.15 | 4.75 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,600 | 44.38 | 4.19 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,900 | 38.85 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $5,700 | 32.80 | 5.75 |
| Mason Plumlee | PHO | $4,000 | 20.78 | 5.20 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $4,900 | 25.43 | 5.19 |
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $6,700 | 34.44 | 5.14 |
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.