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 | $8,700 | 48.85 | 5.62 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,300 | 47.49 | 5.11 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,600 | 44.57 | 4.64 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,000 | 43.10 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $8,700 | 48.85 | 5.62 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | DAL | $6,300 | 33.65 | 5.34 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $7,300 | 38.92 | 5.33 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,300 | 47.49 | 5.11 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $6,100 | 28.73 | 4.71 |
| Quentin Grimes | DAL | $5,300 | 22.09 | 4.17 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,600 | 21.23 | 4.62 |
| Keon Johnson | BKN | $5,100 | 20.95 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrison Mathews | ATL | $4,100 | 19.43 | 4.74 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $6,100 | 28.73 | 4.71 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,600 | 21.23 | 4.62 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $4,100 | 17.53 | 4.28 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan da Silva | ORL | $4,800 | 23.49 | 4.89 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $4,400 | 19.53 | 4.44 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,300 | 17.18 | 4.00 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $5,200 | 16.30 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan da Silva | ORL | $4,800 | 23.49 | 4.89 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $4,400 | 19.53 | 4.44 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,300 | 17.18 | 4.00 |
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $4,200 | 15.09 | 3.59 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.J. Washington | DAL | $6,900 | 29.91 | 4.33 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,300 | 23.99 | 4.53 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $4,600 | 23.86 | 5.19 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $4,500 | 23.59 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $4,500 | 23.59 | 5.24 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $4,600 | 23.86 | 5.19 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,900 | 23.38 | 4.77 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,300 | 23.99 | 4.53 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 62.49 | 4.88 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $9,900 | 48.72 | 4.92 |
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $9,000 | 44.17 | 4.91 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,300 | 41.02 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $5,700 | 29.71 | 5.21 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,400 | 28.02 | 5.19 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | WAS | $5,600 | 28.84 | 5.15 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $4,900 | 25.12 | 5.13 |
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.