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 | $12,800 | 57.96 | 4.53 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,700 | 43.52 | 4.49 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $6,800 | 35.16 | 5.17 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $7,900 | 30.76 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonzo Ball | CLE | $4,100 | 22.05 | 5.38 |
| Jose Alvarado | NO | $4,300 | 22.79 | 5.30 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $6,800 | 35.16 | 5.17 |
| Jeremiah Fears | NO | $5,300 | 27.09 | 5.11 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,800 | 21.85 | 4.55 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,000 | 21.40 | 5.35 |
| Nick Smith | LAL | $3,800 | 14.48 | 3.81 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,800 | 14.15 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,000 | 21.40 | 5.35 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,800 | 21.85 | 4.55 |
| Nick Smith | LAL | $3,800 | 14.48 | 3.81 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,800 | 14.15 | 3.72 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $5,600 | 27.37 | 4.89 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $4,700 | 17.80 | 3.79 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $3,700 | 15.91 | 4.30 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,600 | 14.22 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $5,600 | 27.37 | 4.89 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $3,700 | 15.91 | 4.30 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,600 | 14.22 | 3.95 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $3,600 | 13.88 | 3.86 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,000 | 28.64 | 4.77 |
| Trendon Watford | PHI | $4,400 | 19.54 | 4.44 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,100 | 19.29 | 4.70 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $3,900 | 19.02 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $3,900 | 19.02 | 4.88 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,000 | 28.64 | 4.77 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,100 | 19.29 | 4.70 |
| Trendon Watford | PHI | $4,400 | 19.54 | 4.44 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,400 | 65.32 | 5.27 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,200 | 38.84 | 4.74 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,600 | 34.87 | 5.28 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,000 | 34.64 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Williams | PHO | $6,300 | 34.24 | 5.43 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,600 | 34.87 | 5.28 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,400 | 65.32 | 5.27 |
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $5,800 | 30.10 | 5.19 |
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.