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 | $11,800 | 54.69 | 4.64 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,200 | 46.30 | 5.03 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,200 | 46.09 | 4.52 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,500 | 44.57 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Carrington | WAS | $4,500 | 23.04 | 5.12 |
| Marcus Sasser | DET | $4,300 | 21.61 | 5.03 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,200 | 46.30 | 5.03 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $8,000 | 39.68 | 4.96 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,700 | 29.17 | 4.35 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $4,400 | 22.04 | 5.01 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,900 | 20.74 | 4.23 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,100 | 17.48 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $4,400 | 22.04 | 5.01 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,700 | 29.17 | 4.35 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,100 | 17.48 | 4.26 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,900 | 20.74 | 4.23 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $5,400 | 29.18 | 5.40 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,800 | 24.14 | 5.03 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $5,100 | 22.14 | 4.34 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,100 | 21.68 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $5,400 | 29.18 | 5.40 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,100 | 21.68 | 5.29 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,800 | 24.14 | 5.03 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $5,100 | 22.14 | 4.34 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $5,800 | 25.24 | 4.35 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $5,300 | 23.71 | 4.47 |
| Justin Edwards | PHI | $4,200 | 14.27 | 3.40 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,800 | 12.82 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $5,300 | 23.71 | 4.47 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $5,800 | 25.24 | 4.35 |
| Justin Edwards | PHI | $4,200 | 14.27 | 3.40 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,800 | 12.82 | 3.37 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,600 | 48.77 | 4.60 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $13,500 | 35.05 | 2.60 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $7,400 | 33.83 | 4.57 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,600 | 30.59 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,000 | 29.74 | 4.96 |
| Richaun Holmes | WAS | $4,600 | 22.38 | 4.87 |
| Kel’el Ware | MIA | $6,100 | 29.64 | 4.86 |
| Tristan Vukcevic | WAS | $3,900 | 18.41 | 4.72 |
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.