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 | $12,400 | 54.91 | 4.43 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,400 | 49.24 | 4.32 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,300 | 48.65 | 4.72 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,900 | 48.26 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,800 | 26.75 | 5.57 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,500 | 46.26 | 5.44 |
| Lonzo Ball | CLE | $4,000 | 20.85 | 5.21 |
| D’Angelo Russell | DAL | $5,600 | 28.70 | 5.13 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $6,700 | 29.78 | 4.45 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,000 | 20.65 | 5.16 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $3,700 | 16.91 | 4.57 |
| Landry Shamet | NY | $3,600 | 15.65 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,000 | 20.65 | 5.16 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $3,700 | 16.91 | 4.57 |
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $6,700 | 29.78 | 4.45 |
| Landry Shamet | NY | $3,600 | 15.65 | 4.35 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $5,300 | 27.33 | 5.16 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $4,500 | 23.78 | 5.28 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,100 | 20.77 | 5.07 |
| Moses Moody | GS | $3,900 | 17.72 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $4,500 | 23.78 | 5.28 |
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $5,300 | 27.33 | 5.16 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,100 | 20.77 | 5.07 |
| Moses Moody | GS | $3,900 | 17.72 | 4.54 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,800 | 41.19 | 4.68 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,000 | 27.84 | 4.64 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,000 | 18.43 | 4.61 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,500 | 17.74 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,800 | 41.19 | 4.68 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,000 | 27.84 | 4.64 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,000 | 18.43 | 4.61 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,000 | 17.45 | 4.36 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,300 | 64.18 | 5.22 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 47.51 | 5.16 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,900 | 37.04 | 5.37 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,100 | 36.98 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,900 | 37.04 | 5.37 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,500 | 34.06 | 5.24 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,300 | 64.18 | 5.22 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 47.51 | 5.16 |
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.