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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,400 | 54.24 | 5.22 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,900 | 32.21 | 4.67 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $12,200 | 32.09 | 2.63 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $5,100 | 23.24 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,400 | 54.24 | 5.22 |
| Craig Porter | CLE | $4,300 | 20.62 | 4.80 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,900 | 32.21 | 4.67 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $5,100 | 23.24 | 4.56 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $6,200 | 20.41 | 3.29 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,200 | 13.69 | 3.26 |
| Alijah Martin | TOR | $3,600 | 13.34 | 3.70 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $3,700 | 11.46 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Reeves | CHA | $1,000 | 7.61 | 7.61 |
| Alijah Martin | TOR | $3,600 | 13.34 | 3.70 |
| Cam Christie | LAC | $1,000 | 3.43 | 3.43 |
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $6,200 | 20.41 | 3.29 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Furphy | IND | $4,200 | 15.08 | 3.59 |
| Kyle Anderson | UTA | $4,100 | 12.47 | 3.04 |
| Cody Williams | UTA | $3,800 | 11.54 | 3.04 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $1,200 | 10.48 | 8.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $1,200 | 10.48 | 8.74 |
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $1,400 | 9.70 | 6.93 |
| Kobe Brown | LAC | $1,000 | 4.83 | 4.83 |
| Johnny Furphy | IND | $4,200 | 15.08 | 3.59 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,700 | 24.73 | 4.34 |
| Kevin Love | UTA | $4,300 | 18.59 | 4.32 |
| Grant Williams | CHA | $2,400 | 14.21 | 5.92 |
| Tidjane Salaün | CHA | $1,400 | 13.70 | 9.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidjane Salaün | CHA | $1,400 | 13.70 | 9.79 |
| Grant Williams | CHA | $2,400 | 14.21 | 5.92 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,700 | 24.73 | 4.34 |
| Kevin Love | UTA | $4,300 | 18.59 | 4.32 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,400 | 41.10 | 4.37 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | UTA | $6,600 | 34.53 | 5.23 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,600 | 31.70 | 3.69 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,300 | 29.34 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | LAC | $1,200 | 13.87 | 11.56 |
| PJ Hall | CHA | $1,600 | 12.79 | 8.00 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | UTA | $6,600 | 34.53 | 5.23 |
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $5,000 | 25.34 | 5.07 |
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.