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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,500 | 45.98 | 4.84 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,800 | 44.11 | 5.01 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $8,500 | 39.77 | 4.68 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $11,700 | 39.44 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $6,800 | 34.97 | 5.14 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,800 | 44.11 | 5.01 |
| Collin Gillespie | PHO | $4,900 | 24.49 | 5.00 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,500 | 45.98 | 4.84 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,700 | 18.34 | 3.90 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $3,900 | 16.19 | 4.15 |
| Landry Shamet | NY | $3,800 | 12.56 | 3.30 |
| Nick Smith | LAL | $3,600 | 11.89 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $3,900 | 16.19 | 4.15 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,700 | 18.34 | 3.90 |
| Landry Shamet | NY | $3,800 | 12.56 | 3.30 |
| Nick Smith | LAL | $3,600 | 11.89 | 3.30 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Minott | BOS | $4,700 | 21.97 | 4.67 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $4,000 | 16.47 | 4.12 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,900 | 14.69 | 3.77 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,600 | 12.18 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Minott | BOS | $4,700 | 21.97 | 4.67 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $4,000 | 16.47 | 4.12 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,900 | 14.69 | 3.77 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,600 | 12.18 | 3.38 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $9,500 | 44.37 | 4.67 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,300 | 38.57 | 4.15 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,200 | 26.43 | 4.26 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,000 | 16.35 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $9,500 | 44.37 | 4.67 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,200 | 26.43 | 4.26 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,300 | 38.57 | 4.15 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,000 | 16.35 | 4.09 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,200 | 59.51 | 4.88 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $7,700 | 38.48 | 5.00 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,300 | 37.92 | 4.57 |
| Mark Williams | PHO | $7,400 | 37.45 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,100 | 33.84 | 5.55 |
| Mark Williams | PHO | $7,400 | 37.45 | 5.06 |
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $4,900 | 24.64 | 5.03 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $7,700 | 38.48 | 5.00 |
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.