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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,200 | 46.54 | 5.06 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,700 | 46.21 | 4.76 |
| Dejounte Murray | NO | $8,600 | 41.56 | 4.83 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,300 | 39.10 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Carrington | WAS | $4,800 | 25.75 | 5.37 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,200 | 46.54 | 5.06 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $5,900 | 29.39 | 4.98 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $4,000 | 19.88 | 4.97 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $6,500 | 31.69 | 4.88 |
| Quentin Grimes | DAL | $5,600 | 24.93 | 4.45 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $4,500 | 20.80 | 4.62 |
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $4,200 | 20.63 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $4,200 | 20.63 | 4.91 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $6,500 | 31.69 | 4.88 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $4,000 | 19.22 | 4.80 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $4,500 | 20.80 | 4.62 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $4,200 | 21.80 | 5.19 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,600 | 21.56 | 4.69 |
| Ryan Dunn | PHO | $4,600 | 19.85 | 4.32 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $5,400 | 19.04 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $4,200 | 21.80 | 5.19 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,600 | 21.56 | 4.69 |
| Johnny Juzang | UTA | $4,100 | 18.02 | 4.40 |
| Ryan Dunn | PHO | $4,600 | 19.85 | 4.32 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,400 | 33.35 | 4.51 |
| P.J. Washington | DAL | $6,900 | 32.80 | 4.75 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,800 | 32.43 | 4.16 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,900 | 21.17 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.J. Washington | DAL | $6,900 | 32.80 | 4.75 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,400 | 33.35 | 4.51 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,600 | 20.65 | 4.49 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,900 | 21.17 | 4.32 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $9,100 | 42.38 | 4.66 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,100 | 37.07 | 4.58 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $6,900 | 35.76 | 5.18 |
| Dereck Lively | DAL | $6,300 | 32.15 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $6,900 | 35.76 | 5.18 |
| Dereck Lively | DAL | $6,300 | 32.15 | 5.10 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $6,200 | 31.14 | 5.02 |
| Yves Missi | NO | $6,100 | 30.60 | 5.02 |
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.