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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,600 | 58.11 | 4.61 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,700 | 56.53 | 4.83 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,100 | 48.39 | 4.79 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,800 | 44.62 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $5,200 | 27.86 | 5.36 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,800 | 44.62 | 5.07 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,300 | 41.57 | 5.01 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $6,200 | 30.10 | 4.85 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $6,100 | 31.23 | 5.12 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,000 | 26.63 | 4.44 |
| Keon Ellis | SAC | $3,600 | 18.12 | 5.03 |
| Bryce McGowens | CHA | $3,800 | 17.87 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $6,100 | 31.23 | 5.12 |
| Keon Ellis | SAC | $3,600 | 18.12 | 5.03 |
| Bryce McGowens | CHA | $3,800 | 17.87 | 4.70 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,000 | 26.63 | 4.44 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,900 | 38.65 | 4.89 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $7,400 | 34.71 | 4.69 |
| Bruce Brown | IND | $6,300 | 28.33 | 4.50 |
| RJ Barrett | NY | $6,400 | 26.52 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,900 | 38.65 | 4.89 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $7,400 | 34.71 | 4.69 |
| Bruce Brown | IND | $6,300 | 28.33 | 4.50 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $6,000 | 26.50 | 4.42 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 62.40 | 5.03 |
| Julius Randle | NY | $9,000 | 40.97 | 4.55 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,200 | 27.76 | 4.48 |
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $4,300 | 20.00 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 62.40 | 5.03 |
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $4,300 | 20.00 | 4.65 |
| Julius Randle | NY | $9,000 | 40.97 | 4.55 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,200 | 27.76 | 4.48 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,500 | 62.56 | 5.00 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,300 | 57.93 | 4.71 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $8,200 | 38.97 | 4.75 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,800 | 38.65 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $5,200 | 28.09 | 5.40 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $7,300 | 37.13 | 5.09 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,500 | 62.56 | 5.00 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,800 | 33.36 | 4.91 |
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.