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 | $11,500 | 52.98 | 4.61 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $8,900 | 46.78 | 5.26 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,600 | 45.69 | 4.76 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,400 | 43.13 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $4,500 | 23.86 | 5.30 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $8,900 | 46.78 | 5.26 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,700 | 24.62 | 5.24 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $4,800 | 24.94 | 5.20 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,700 | 17.99 | 4.86 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,900 | 16.87 | 4.33 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $3,600 | 13.93 | 3.87 |
| Sion James | CHA | $3,800 | 12.60 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,700 | 17.99 | 4.86 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,900 | 16.87 | 4.33 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $3,600 | 13.93 | 3.87 |
| Sion James | CHA | $3,800 | 12.60 | 3.32 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $5,200 | 24.93 | 4.79 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,900 | 18.08 | 4.64 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $3,900 | 15.41 | 3.95 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,700 | 12.19 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $5,200 | 24.93 | 4.79 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,900 | 18.08 | 4.64 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $3,900 | 15.41 | 3.95 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,700 | 12.19 | 3.30 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 63.43 | 5.24 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,400 | 22.00 | 5.00 |
| Jabari Walker | PHI | $3,700 | 12.76 | 3.45 |
| Ousmane Dieng | OKC | $3,500 | 11.18 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 63.43 | 5.24 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,400 | 22.00 | 5.00 |
| Jabari Walker | PHI | $3,700 | 12.76 | 3.45 |
| Ousmane Dieng | OKC | $3,500 | 11.18 | 3.19 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,200 | 34.56 | 5.57 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $6,100 | 31.85 | 5.22 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,200 | 30.28 | 3.69 |
| Myles Turner | MIL | $5,900 | 27.64 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,200 | 34.56 | 5.57 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $6,100 | 31.85 | 5.22 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner | CHA | $4,500 | 21.94 | 4.88 |
| Myles Turner | MIL | $5,900 | 27.64 | 4.68 |
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.