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 | 43.36 | 4.25 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,500 | 42.71 | 4.50 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,000 | 42.28 | 4.70 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,700 | 39.63 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,800 | 28.18 | 4.86 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $7,600 | 36.49 | 4.80 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,500 | 35.79 | 4.77 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,000 | 42.28 | 4.70 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,900 | 45.77 | 4.62 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,300 | 32.70 | 4.48 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,200 | 20.50 | 3.94 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $3,900 | 15.07 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,900 | 45.77 | 4.62 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,300 | 32.70 | 4.48 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,200 | 20.50 | 3.94 |
| Duane Washington | NY | $3,500 | 13.59 | 3.88 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $5,600 | 20.60 | 3.68 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,700 | 18.49 | 3.93 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $5,700 | 14.39 | 2.52 |
| Andrew Wiggins | GS | $6,100 | 13.12 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,700 | 18.49 | 3.93 |
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $5,600 | 20.60 | 3.68 |
| Kessler Edwards | SAC | $3,600 | 9.31 | 2.59 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $5,700 | 14.39 | 2.52 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NY | $8,500 | 36.06 | 4.24 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $5,900 | 23.04 | 3.91 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $4,600 | 13.23 | 2.88 |
| Luke Kornet | BOS | $3,600 | 12.26 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NY | $8,500 | 36.06 | 4.24 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $5,900 | 23.04 | 3.91 |
| Luke Kornet | BOS | $3,600 | 12.26 | 3.41 |
| P.J. Tucker | PHI | $3,700 | 11.53 | 3.12 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,800 | 55.52 | 4.71 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $8,000 | 34.58 | 4.32 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NY | $7,400 | 29.73 | 4.02 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,300 | 27.10 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevon Looney | GS | $5,400 | 25.85 | 4.79 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,800 | 55.52 | 4.71 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $5,300 | 24.79 | 4.68 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $8,000 | 34.58 | 4.32 |
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.