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 | 53.25 | 4.98 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,200 | 50.88 | 4.99 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,400 | 38.68 | 4.60 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,800 | 36.82 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $5,200 | 26.79 | 5.15 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,200 | 50.88 | 4.99 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,700 | 53.25 | 4.98 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $5,300 | 25.81 | 4.87 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,600 | 22.01 | 4.79 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,900 | 19.96 | 4.07 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,100 | 17.66 | 4.31 |
| Bryce McGowens | NO | $4,100 | 17.27 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,600 | 22.01 | 4.79 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,100 | 17.66 | 4.31 |
| Bryce McGowens | NO | $4,100 | 17.27 | 4.21 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,900 | 19.96 | 4.07 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | POR | $4,100 | 18.72 | 4.57 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,900 | 16.82 | 4.31 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $3,900 | 16.15 | 4.14 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,900 | 13.85 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | POR | $4,100 | 18.72 | 4.57 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,900 | 16.82 | 4.31 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $3,900 | 16.15 | 4.14 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,900 | 13.85 | 3.55 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,400 | 33.87 | 4.58 |
| Kevin Love | UTA | $3,900 | 16.55 | 4.24 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,400 | 33.87 | 4.58 |
| Kevin Love | UTA | $3,900 | 16.55 | 4.24 |
| Taylor Hendricks | UTA | $3,900 | 15.67 | 4.02 |
| Tidjane Salaün | CHA | $3,900 | 14.19 | 3.64 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,600 | 43.89 | 5.10 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,500 | 39.80 | 5.31 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $6,800 | 37.71 | 5.55 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,600 | 36.77 | 5.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $5,000 | 29.80 | 5.96 |
| Brook Lopez | LAC | $4,100 | 23.95 | 5.84 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,600 | 36.77 | 5.57 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $6,800 | 37.71 | 5.55 |
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.