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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,200 | 42.82 | 4.20 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $9,700 | 41.14 | 4.24 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,500 | 40.33 | 4.25 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,500 | 38.41 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shake Milton | PHI | $4,300 | 28.96 | 6.73 |
| Kevin Porter | HOU | $8,200 | 37.63 | 4.59 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,500 | 38.41 | 4.52 |
| Killian Hayes | DET | $6,200 | 27.78 | 4.48 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $7,400 | 34.61 | 4.68 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,400 | 32.00 | 4.32 |
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $4,600 | 28.35 | 6.16 |
| Johnny Davis | WAS | $5,500 | 27.86 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe York | IND | $1 | 9.61 | 9606.00 |
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $4,600 | 28.35 | 6.16 |
| Victor Oladipo | MIA | $4,100 | 23.88 | 5.82 |
| Landry Shamet | PHO | $4,000 | 20.92 | 5.23 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $9,900 | 48.42 | 4.89 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $6,800 | 30.85 | 4.54 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $5,600 | 28.41 | 5.07 |
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $6,000 | 23.19 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | HOU | $5,600 | 28.41 | 5.07 |
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $9,900 | 48.42 | 4.89 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $6,800 | 30.85 | 4.54 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $4,400 | 19.53 | 4.44 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,700 | 45.43 | 4.68 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,800 | 29.31 | 4.31 |
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $5,500 | 26.18 | 4.76 |
| Obi Toppin | NY | $6,400 | 25.64 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuma Okeke | ORL | $3,600 | 18.47 | 5.13 |
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $5,500 | 26.18 | 4.76 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,700 | 45.43 | 4.68 |
| JT Thor | CHA | $5,100 | 23.67 | 4.64 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,200 | 37.65 | 4.59 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $8,000 | 36.91 | 4.61 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,100 | 32.35 | 3.99 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $7,100 | 30.39 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Zeller | MIA | $4,700 | 29.44 | 6.26 |
| Bol Bol | ORL | $3,900 | 22.32 | 5.72 |
| Paul Reed | PHI | $5,200 | 25.69 | 4.94 |
| Jay Huff | WAS | $4,400 | 21.24 | 4.83 |
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.