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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,000 | 42.04 | 4.67 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $7,800 | 40.36 | 5.17 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $7,700 | 34.52 | 4.48 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $7,900 | 34.43 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $7,800 | 40.36 | 5.17 |
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $5,000 | 24.03 | 4.81 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,000 | 42.04 | 4.67 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $5,600 | 25.58 | 4.57 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,100 | 22.68 | 4.45 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,100 | 17.16 | 4.19 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,600 | 16.82 | 3.66 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $3,900 | 14.50 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,100 | 22.68 | 4.45 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,100 | 17.16 | 4.19 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $3,900 | 14.50 | 3.72 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,600 | 16.82 | 3.66 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $4,100 | 18.04 | 4.40 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $3,800 | 15.01 | 3.95 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $3,700 | 10.63 | 2.87 |
| Jalen Wilson | BKN | $3,600 | 7.75 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $4,100 | 18.04 | 4.40 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $3,800 | 15.01 | 3.95 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $3,700 | 10.63 | 2.87 |
| Jalen Wilson | BKN | $3,600 | 7.75 | 2.15 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,100 | 40.05 | 4.94 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,300 | 26.11 | 4.93 |
| Asa Newell | ATL | $3,600 | 8.99 | 2.50 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $3,700 | 5.63 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,100 | 40.05 | 4.94 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,300 | 26.11 | 4.93 |
| Asa Newell | ATL | $3,600 | 8.99 | 2.50 |
| Tyler Smith | HOU | $3,500 | 5.38 | 1.54 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,800 | 35.88 | 5.28 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $6,300 | 31.49 | 5.00 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,200 | 29.00 | 4.68 |
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $5,800 | 27.57 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Robinson | NY | $4,400 | 23.83 | 5.42 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,800 | 35.88 | 5.28 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $4,900 | 24.56 | 5.01 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $6,300 | 31.49 | 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.