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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,600 | 38.28 | 5.04 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,300 | 37.97 | 4.08 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $6,800 | 32.14 | 4.73 |
| Scoot Henderson | POR | $6,000 | 27.88 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,600 | 38.28 | 5.04 |
| Scotty Pippen | MEM | $5,300 | 25.19 | 4.75 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $6,800 | 32.14 | 4.73 |
| Scoot Henderson | POR | $6,000 | 27.88 | 4.65 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,100 | 32.95 | 4.64 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $4,200 | 20.05 | 4.77 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,400 | 17.71 | 4.03 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $4,400 | 17.41 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Christie | LAL | $4,200 | 20.05 | 4.77 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,100 | 32.95 | 4.64 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,400 | 17.71 | 4.03 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $4,400 | 17.41 | 3.96 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $4,300 | 17.77 | 4.13 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,300 | 17.26 | 4.01 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $4,300 | 16.86 | 3.92 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $4,200 | 13.69 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $4,300 | 17.77 | 4.13 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,300 | 17.26 | 4.01 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $4,300 | 16.86 | 3.92 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $4,200 | 13.69 | 3.26 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,400 | 36.90 | 4.99 |
| Georges Niang | CLE | $4,100 | 17.18 | 4.19 |
| Mouhamed Gueye | ATL | $3,900 | 11.14 | 2.86 |
| Micah Potter | UTA | $4,000 | 5.67 | 1.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,400 | 36.90 | 4.99 |
| Georges Niang | CLE | $4,100 | 17.18 | 4.19 |
| Mouhamed Gueye | ATL | $3,900 | 11.14 | 2.86 |
| Micah Potter | UTA | $4,000 | 5.67 | 1.42 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $7,400 | 34.21 | 4.62 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $7,200 | 31.73 | 4.41 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | WAS | $5,900 | 30.35 | 5.14 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,400 | 29.34 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | WAS | $5,900 | 30.35 | 5.14 |
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $7,400 | 34.21 | 4.62 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,400 | 29.34 | 4.58 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $7,200 | 31.73 | 4.41 |
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.