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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,600 | 44.56 | 4.64 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,600 | 44.33 | 5.15 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $8,300 | 40.15 | 4.84 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $6,500 | 34.69 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $4,800 | 26.90 | 5.60 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $6,500 | 34.69 | 5.34 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,600 | 44.33 | 5.15 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $8,300 | 40.15 | 4.84 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $6,600 | 33.88 | 5.13 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,900 | 22.23 | 4.54 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $3,900 | 16.38 | 4.20 |
| Hugo González | BOS | $3,800 | 11.86 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $6,600 | 33.88 | 5.13 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,900 | 22.23 | 4.54 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $3,900 | 16.38 | 4.20 |
| Nick Smith | LAL | $3,600 | 11.72 | 3.25 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $3,700 | 18.46 | 4.99 |
| Josh Minott | BOS | $4,000 | 17.39 | 4.35 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $3,800 | 16.16 | 4.25 |
| Jalen Wilson | BKN | $3,700 | 13.50 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $3,700 | 18.46 | 4.99 |
| Josh Minott | BOS | $4,000 | 17.39 | 4.35 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $3,800 | 16.16 | 4.25 |
| Jalen Wilson | BKN | $3,700 | 13.50 | 3.65 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,700 | 46.93 | 4.84 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $9,200 | 46.39 | 5.04 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,900 | 38.60 | 4.89 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,100 | 32.12 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,100 | 32.12 | 5.27 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $9,200 | 46.39 | 5.04 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,900 | 38.60 | 4.89 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,700 | 46.93 | 4.84 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,100 | 61.42 | 5.08 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,000 | 45.90 | 5.10 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,100 | 39.82 | 4.92 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $7,500 | 36.21 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $5,700 | 31.46 | 5.52 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,000 | 32.96 | 5.49 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $5,300 | 28.64 | 5.40 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,000 | 45.90 | 5.10 |
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.