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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,700 | 53.36 | 4.99 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,200 | 50.93 | 4.99 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,800 | 40.10 | 4.56 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,400 | 38.89 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $5,200 | 26.79 | 5.15 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,200 | 50.93 | 4.99 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,700 | 53.36 | 4.99 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $5,300 | 25.81 | 4.87 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,600 | 22.02 | 4.79 |
| Bryce McGowens | NO | $4,100 | 20.62 | 5.03 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,900 | 17.69 | 3.61 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,100 | 17.66 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce McGowens | NO | $4,100 | 20.62 | 5.03 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,600 | 22.02 | 4.79 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $3,800 | 16.49 | 4.34 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,100 | 17.66 | 4.31 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | POR | $4,100 | 20.14 | 4.91 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $3,900 | 18.38 | 4.71 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,900 | 16.85 | 4.32 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,900 | 13.85 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | POR | $4,100 | 20.14 | 4.91 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $3,900 | 18.38 | 4.71 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,900 | 16.85 | 4.32 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,900 | 13.85 | 3.55 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,400 | 27.57 | 3.73 |
| Kevin Love | UTA | $3,900 | 15.70 | 4.02 |
| Taylor Hendricks | UTA | $3,900 | 15.67 | 4.02 |
| Tidjane Salaün | CHA | $3,900 | 14.19 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | UTA | $3,900 | 15.70 | 4.02 |
| Taylor Hendricks | UTA | $3,900 | 15.67 | 4.02 |
| Tolu Smith | DET | $3,500 | 13.64 | 3.90 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,400 | 27.57 | 3.73 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,600 | 43.31 | 5.04 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,500 | 41.40 | 5.52 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $6,800 | 38.38 | 5.64 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,600 | 36.77 | 5.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $5,000 | 29.97 | 5.99 |
| Brook Lopez | LAC | $4,100 | 23.95 | 5.84 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $6,800 | 38.38 | 5.64 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,600 | 36.77 | 5.57 |
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.