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 | $10,000 | 41.36 | 4.14 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,000 | 38.94 | 4.33 |
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $4,900 | 24.76 | 5.05 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $14,000 | 23.69 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Bufkin | LAL | $1,200 | 7.73 | 6.44 |
| Pat Spencer | GS | $4,000 | 23.51 | 5.88 |
| Ben Saraf | BKN | $4,500 | 23.52 | 5.23 |
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $4,900 | 24.76 | 5.05 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Payton | GS | $6,600 | 22.58 | 3.42 |
| Malachi Smith | BKN | $4,100 | 21.89 | 5.34 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,700 | 18.85 | 4.01 |
| Ethan Thompson | IND | $4,200 | 17.77 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Smith | BKN | $4,100 | 21.89 | 5.34 |
| Ethan Thompson | IND | $4,200 | 17.77 | 4.23 |
| Nick Smith | LAL | $1,200 | 5.01 | 4.18 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,700 | 18.85 | 4.01 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaky Black | WAS | $4,300 | 24.84 | 5.78 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $4,300 | 23.33 | 5.42 |
| Adou Thiero | LAL | $1,400 | 6.77 | 4.84 |
| Gradey Dick | TOR | $3,700 | 4.48 | 1.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaky Black | WAS | $4,300 | 24.84 | 5.78 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $4,300 | 23.33 | 5.42 |
| Adou Thiero | LAL | $1,400 | 6.77 | 4.84 |
| Dalton Knecht | LAL | $1,400 | 3.99 | 2.85 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevon Scott | BKN | $4,400 | 22.95 | 5.22 |
| E.J. Liddell | BKN | $4,600 | 21.63 | 4.70 |
| Malevy Leons | GS | $2,400 | 19.34 | 8.06 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,300 | 18.78 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malevy Leons | GS | $2,400 | 19.34 | 8.06 |
| Trevon Scott | BKN | $4,400 | 22.95 | 5.22 |
| E.J. Liddell | BKN | $4,600 | 21.63 | 4.70 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,300 | 18.78 | 4.37 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,500 | 44.99 | 4.74 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $5,900 | 28.84 | 4.89 |
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $6,300 | 27.04 | 4.29 |
| Jay Huff | IND | $4,500 | 24.41 | 5.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Timme | LAL | $1,600 | 15.87 | 9.92 |
| Jay Huff | IND | $4,500 | 24.41 | 5.42 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $5,900 | 28.84 | 4.89 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $4,800 | 23.01 | 4.79 |
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.