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 | $10,600 | 49.92 | 4.71 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,600 | 49.16 | 5.12 |
| James Harden | LAC | $8,800 | 43.65 | 4.96 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $8,900 | 43.21 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Alvarado | NO | $4,200 | 24.83 | 5.91 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,600 | 49.16 | 5.12 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $5,200 | 26.13 | 5.02 |
| James Harden | LAC | $8,800 | 43.65 | 4.96 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,200 | 31.69 | 4.40 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,300 | 31.54 | 4.32 |
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $4,300 | 22.64 | 5.27 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,500 | 22.34 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $4,300 | 22.64 | 5.27 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,500 | 22.34 | 4.97 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $4,300 | 19.76 | 4.60 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,700 | 20.75 | 4.41 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Dunn | PHO | $4,800 | 20.42 | 4.25 |
| Bruce Brown | TOR | $4,800 | 20.09 | 4.19 |
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $4,600 | 19.78 | 4.30 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $4,600 | 19.66 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Okogie | CHA | $3,900 | 19.32 | 4.95 |
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $4,600 | 19.78 | 4.30 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $4,600 | 19.66 | 4.27 |
| Ryan Dunn | PHO | $4,800 | 20.42 | 4.25 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,900 | 52.77 | 4.43 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,700 | 43.10 | 4.95 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,900 | 38.26 | 4.84 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,200 | 33.34 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,700 | 43.10 | 4.95 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,900 | 38.26 | 4.84 |
| P.J. Washington | DAL | $6,900 | 32.98 | 4.78 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $5,900 | 28.13 | 4.77 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,000 | 64.97 | 5.00 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $10,300 | 48.61 | 4.72 |
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $9,000 | 43.23 | 4.80 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,100 | 42.40 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moussa Diabaté | CHA | $4,000 | 22.09 | 5.52 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,100 | 42.40 | 5.23 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $6,100 | 31.00 | 5.08 |
| Zach Edey | MEM | $4,200 | 21.12 | 5.03 |
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.