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 | $11,700 | 54.95 | 4.70 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,500 | 46.79 | 4.46 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,600 | 44.54 | 4.64 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,000 | 41.59 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Alvarado | NO | $5,500 | 28.74 | 5.23 |
| Scoot Henderson | POR | $5,300 | 27.04 | 5.10 |
| Chris Paul | SA | $5,600 | 27.58 | 4.92 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $8,400 | 40.08 | 4.77 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $4,500 | 23.68 | 5.26 |
| Isaiah Joe | OKC | $4,300 | 16.98 | 3.95 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $3,900 | 13.87 | 3.56 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,800 | 13.30 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $4,500 | 23.68 | 5.26 |
| Isaiah Joe | OKC | $4,300 | 16.98 | 3.95 |
| Antonio Reeves | NO | $3,500 | 13.26 | 3.79 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $3,900 | 13.87 | 3.56 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | NO | $4,300 | 23.57 | 5.48 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $4,700 | 21.62 | 4.60 |
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,600 | 20.47 | 4.45 |
| Lonnie Walker | PHI | $4,200 | 19.83 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | NO | $4,300 | 23.57 | 5.48 |
| Lonnie Walker | PHI | $4,200 | 19.83 | 4.72 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $4,700 | 21.62 | 4.60 |
| Johnny Juzang | UTA | $4,100 | 18.48 | 4.51 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 56.60 | 4.92 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,100 | 36.35 | 5.12 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $5,400 | 27.72 | 5.13 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,800 | 26.18 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kessler Edwards | DAL | $4,300 | 24.50 | 5.70 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $5,400 | 27.72 | 5.13 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,100 | 36.35 | 5.12 |
| Justin Edwards | PHI | $4,600 | 22.84 | 4.96 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,900 | 60.47 | 4.69 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,800 | 40.26 | 5.16 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,600 | 35.28 | 4.64 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | SAC | $7,700 | 34.66 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yves Missi | NO | $5,000 | 33.31 | 6.66 |
| Zach Edey | MEM | $5,300 | 29.40 | 5.55 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,000 | 31.35 | 5.23 |
| Andre Drummond | PHI | $5,500 | 28.51 | 5.18 |
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.