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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $11,600 | 55.16 | 4.75 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,400 | 53.68 | 4.71 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,300 | 42.20 | 4.54 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,800 | 38.25 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,400 | 25.82 | 5.87 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,800 | 38.25 | 4.90 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $5,600 | 27.34 | 4.88 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $11,600 | 55.16 | 4.75 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,600 | 38.86 | 5.11 |
| AJ Johnson | WAS | $4,800 | 22.12 | 4.61 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,000 | 18.24 | 4.56 |
| Isaiah Joe | OKC | $4,300 | 17.75 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,600 | 38.86 | 5.11 |
| AJ Johnson | WAS | $4,800 | 22.12 | 4.61 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,000 | 18.24 | 4.56 |
| Isaiah Joe | OKC | $4,300 | 17.75 | 4.13 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $5,000 | 21.50 | 4.30 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $4,000 | 20.31 | 5.08 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $5,000 | 19.65 | 3.93 |
| Johnny Juzang | UTA | $4,000 | 18.36 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $4,000 | 20.31 | 5.08 |
| Johnny Juzang | UTA | $4,000 | 18.36 | 4.59 |
| Dalen Terry | CHI | $3,900 | 17.17 | 4.40 |
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $5,000 | 21.50 | 4.30 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,100 | 36.98 | 4.57 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,200 | 24.84 | 4.78 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $5,800 | 21.44 | 3.70 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | LAL | $4,300 | 18.99 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,200 | 24.84 | 4.78 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,100 | 36.98 | 4.57 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | LAL | $4,300 | 18.99 | 4.42 |
| Georges Niang | ATL | $4,200 | 18.30 | 4.36 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $9,000 | 41.52 | 4.61 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,100 | 36.93 | 5.20 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,700 | 36.35 | 4.72 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $6,900 | 32.26 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,100 | 36.93 | 5.20 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,700 | 36.35 | 4.72 |
| Kel’el Ware | MIA | $6,100 | 28.80 | 4.72 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $6,900 | 32.26 | 4.67 |
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.