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 | 56.73 | 4.57 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,500 | 47.50 | 4.52 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,600 | 42.62 | 4.96 |
| KJ Simpson | CHA | $4,000 | 22.94 | 5.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJ Simpson | CHA | $4,000 | 22.94 | 5.73 |
| Pat Spencer | GS | $4,300 | 21.81 | 5.07 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,600 | 42.62 | 4.96 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $12,400 | 56.73 | 4.57 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,800 | 23.63 | 4.07 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $3,900 | 15.74 | 4.03 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $4,000 | 14.61 | 3.65 |
| Gradey Dick | TOR | $3,700 | 9.99 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,800 | 23.63 | 4.07 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $3,900 | 15.74 | 4.03 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $4,000 | 14.61 | 3.65 |
| Gradey Dick | TOR | $3,700 | 9.99 | 2.70 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | UTA | $3,900 | 14.65 | 3.76 |
| Sidy Cissoko | POR | $3,900 | 13.41 | 3.44 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,900 | 12.96 | 3.32 |
| Julian Phillips | CHI | $3,700 | 12.93 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | UTA | $3,900 | 14.65 | 3.76 |
| Julian Phillips | CHI | $3,700 | 12.93 | 3.49 |
| Sidy Cissoko | POR | $3,900 | 13.41 | 3.44 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,900 | 12.96 | 3.32 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,800 | 30.31 | 5.23 |
| Kevin Love | UTA | $3,700 | 15.49 | 4.19 |
| Tidjane Salaün | CHA | $3,900 | 14.87 | 3.81 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | NY | $3,600 | 12.83 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,800 | 30.31 | 5.23 |
| Kevin Love | UTA | $3,700 | 15.49 | 4.19 |
| Tidjane Salaün | CHA | $3,900 | 14.87 | 3.81 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | NY | $3,600 | 12.83 | 3.56 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 59.82 | 4.67 |
| Zach Edey | MEM | $7,300 | 36.66 | 5.02 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,000 | 33.82 | 4.83 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,000 | 32.55 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinten Post | GS | $4,000 | 23.99 | 6.00 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NY | $3,900 | 22.01 | 5.64 |
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $5,200 | 28.62 | 5.50 |
| Zach Edey | MEM | $7,300 | 36.66 | 5.02 |
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.