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 | $11,400 | 52.26 | 4.58 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,500 | 40.41 | 4.25 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,200 | 39.12 | 4.25 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,700 | 35.40 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,300 | 23.07 | 5.37 |
| Scotty Pippen | MEM | $5,900 | 30.52 | 5.17 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $5,700 | 27.39 | 4.80 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $7,000 | 32.65 | 4.66 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,400 | 38.88 | 5.25 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,100 | 19.74 | 4.82 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $4,200 | 15.80 | 3.76 |
| Blake Wesley | SA | $4,000 | 15.30 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,400 | 38.88 | 5.25 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,100 | 19.74 | 4.82 |
| Alec Burks | MIA | $3,800 | 15.27 | 4.02 |
| Josh Green | CHA | $3,900 | 15.19 | 3.90 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway | DET | $3,900 | 21.67 | 5.56 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $3,900 | 19.39 | 4.97 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,000 | 19.22 | 4.80 |
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,800 | 18.14 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway | DET | $3,900 | 21.67 | 5.56 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $3,900 | 19.39 | 4.97 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,000 | 19.22 | 4.80 |
| Johnny Juzang | UTA | $4,000 | 18.05 | 4.51 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $6,200 | 24.86 | 4.01 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,100 | 22.29 | 4.37 |
| Kessler Edwards | DAL | $4,000 | 20.16 | 5.04 |
| Georges Niang | ATL | $4,400 | 17.44 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kessler Edwards | DAL | $4,000 | 20.16 | 5.04 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,100 | 22.29 | 4.37 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $6,200 | 24.86 | 4.01 |
| Georges Niang | ATL | $4,400 | 17.44 | 3.96 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $9,800 | 45.59 | 4.65 |
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $9,100 | 40.36 | 4.44 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $7,100 | 36.40 | 5.13 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $7,000 | 34.57 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $7,100 | 36.40 | 5.13 |
| Quinten Post | GS | $4,300 | 21.69 | 5.04 |
| Kel’el Ware | MIA | $6,200 | 31.00 | 5.00 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $7,000 | 34.57 | 4.94 |
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.