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 | $10,500 | 46.83 | 4.46 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $7,500 | 32.83 | 4.38 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $7,800 | 31.52 | 4.04 |
| Brandon Williams | DAL | $5,600 | 20.67 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $4,500 | 20.27 | 4.50 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,500 | 46.83 | 4.46 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $7,500 | 32.83 | 4.38 |
| Jose Alvarado | NO | $3,900 | 15.81 | 4.05 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,800 | 32.74 | 5.64 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,300 | 23.57 | 5.48 |
| Jaylen Clark | MIN | $3,700 | 8.14 | 2.20 |
| Micah Peavy | NO | $3,800 | 6.72 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,800 | 32.74 | 5.64 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,300 | 23.57 | 5.48 |
| Jaylen Clark | MIN | $3,700 | 8.14 | 2.20 |
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $3,600 | 6.60 | 1.83 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myron Gardner | MIA | $3,600 | 20.31 | 5.64 |
| Johnny Furphy | IND | $4,000 | 19.59 | 4.90 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $4,000 | 17.29 | 4.32 |
| Caleb Martin | DAL | $4,200 | 16.30 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myron Gardner | MIA | $3,600 | 20.31 | 5.64 |
| Johnny Furphy | IND | $4,000 | 19.59 | 4.90 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $4,000 | 17.29 | 4.32 |
| Caleb Martin | DAL | $4,200 | 16.30 | 3.88 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,200 | 38.53 | 4.70 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,100 | 36.93 | 4.56 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $3,900 | 20.86 | 5.35 |
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | MEM | $3,600 | 13.05 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $3,900 | 20.86 | 5.35 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,200 | 38.53 | 4.70 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,100 | 36.93 | 4.56 |
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | MEM | $3,600 | 13.05 | 3.63 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,100 | 47.47 | 4.70 |
| Jock Landale | MEM | $5,900 | 33.08 | 5.61 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,600 | 32.56 | 4.93 |
| Moussa Diabaté | CHA | $5,100 | 25.90 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jock Landale | MEM | $5,900 | 33.08 | 5.61 |
| Moussa Diabaté | CHA | $5,100 | 25.90 | 5.08 |
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $4,300 | 21.48 | 4.99 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,600 | 32.56 | 4.93 |
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.