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 | $11,400 | 52.90 | 4.64 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,500 | 47.74 | 5.02 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,700 | 47.26 | 4.87 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,100 | 46.32 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | DAL | $5,800 | 32.22 | 5.55 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,500 | 38.73 | 5.16 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,100 | 46.32 | 5.09 |
| Dejounte Murray | NO | $8,400 | 42.23 | 5.03 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,000 | 28.60 | 4.77 |
| Quentin Grimes | DAL | $5,500 | 27.54 | 5.01 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $6,100 | 26.72 | 4.38 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,700 | 22.53 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Grimes | DAL | $5,500 | 27.54 | 5.01 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $4,400 | 21.20 | 4.82 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,700 | 22.53 | 4.79 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,000 | 28.60 | 4.77 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $5,000 | 26.46 | 5.29 |
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $4,400 | 22.38 | 5.09 |
| Tristan da Silva | ORL | $4,900 | 20.82 | 4.25 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,300 | 20.23 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $5,000 | 26.46 | 5.29 |
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $4,400 | 22.38 | 5.09 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,300 | 20.23 | 4.71 |
| Jae’Sean Tate | HOU | $3,800 | 17.41 | 4.58 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.J. Washington | DAL | $6,900 | 27.93 | 4.05 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,800 | 19.76 | 4.12 |
| Georges Niang | CLE | $4,100 | 16.10 | 3.93 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,900 | 14.29 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,800 | 19.76 | 4.12 |
| P.J. Washington | DAL | $6,900 | 27.93 | 4.05 |
| Georges Niang | CLE | $4,100 | 16.10 | 3.93 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,900 | 14.29 | 3.66 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,000 | 62.07 | 4.77 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $10,200 | 44.36 | 4.35 |
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $9,100 | 43.35 | 4.76 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $7,700 | 34.48 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | WAS | $5,700 | 30.69 | 5.38 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $5,800 | 30.25 | 5.22 |
| Yves Missi | NO | $6,000 | 29.68 | 4.95 |
| Dereck Lively | DAL | $6,400 | 31.39 | 4.91 |
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.