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 | $10,000 | 50.26 | 5.03 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,400 | 46.49 | 4.95 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,800 | 42.40 | 4.82 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,800 | 38.48 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonzo Ball | CHI | $4,900 | 24.92 | 5.09 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,000 | 50.26 | 5.03 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,400 | 46.49 | 4.95 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,800 | 38.48 | 4.93 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,300 | 35.66 | 4.88 |
| Ricky Council | PHI | $4,800 | 18.45 | 3.84 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $4,300 | 18.09 | 4.21 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $4,500 | 16.00 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,300 | 35.66 | 4.88 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $4,300 | 18.09 | 4.21 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $3,900 | 15.96 | 4.09 |
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $4,000 | 15.93 | 3.98 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $5,000 | 25.08 | 5.02 |
| Bruce Brown | TOR | $4,600 | 20.70 | 4.50 |
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $4,100 | 19.89 | 4.85 |
| Tosan Evbuomwan | BKN | $4,100 | 16.93 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $5,000 | 25.08 | 5.02 |
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $4,100 | 19.89 | 4.85 |
| Jae’Sean Tate | HOU | $3,600 | 16.66 | 4.63 |
| Bruce Brown | TOR | $4,600 | 20.70 | 4.50 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,100 | 39.63 | 4.89 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $6,300 | 28.22 | 4.48 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $5,500 | 26.67 | 4.85 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $4,500 | 21.31 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,100 | 39.63 | 4.89 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $5,500 | 26.67 | 4.85 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $4,500 | 21.31 | 4.74 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $6,300 | 28.22 | 4.48 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $9,700 | 46.67 | 4.81 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,300 | 42.16 | 5.08 |
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $8,800 | 40.11 | 4.56 |
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $7,800 | 39.97 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $7,200 | 38.21 | 5.31 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $7,200 | 37.49 | 5.21 |
| Kel’el Ware | MIA | $6,200 | 32.27 | 5.21 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,600 | 39.05 | 5.14 |
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.