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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,000 | 48.63 | 4.42 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,200 | 43.56 | 4.27 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,100 | 43.46 | 4.78 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,200 | 41.83 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $8,200 | 39.58 | 4.83 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,100 | 43.46 | 4.78 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,400 | 39.74 | 4.73 |
| Coby White | CHI | $7,600 | 35.73 | 4.70 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,900 | 29.89 | 4.33 |
| Gary Trent | TOR | $5,000 | 23.25 | 4.65 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,800 | 20.78 | 4.33 |
| Landry Shamet | WAS | $4,100 | 15.27 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Trent | TOR | $5,000 | 23.25 | 4.65 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,900 | 29.89 | 4.33 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,800 | 20.78 | 4.33 |
| Landry Shamet | WAS | $4,100 | 15.27 | 3.72 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,100 | 38.57 | 4.76 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,900 | 34.31 | 4.97 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $7,400 | 31.40 | 4.24 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $5,300 | 21.98 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,900 | 34.31 | 4.97 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,100 | 38.57 | 4.76 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $7,400 | 31.40 | 4.24 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $4,200 | 17.50 | 4.17 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,200 | 54.30 | 4.45 |
| Julius Randle | NY | $8,800 | 42.26 | 4.80 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,600 | 26.77 | 4.06 |
| Georges Niang | CLE | $4,600 | 17.54 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NY | $8,800 | 42.26 | 4.80 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,200 | 54.30 | 4.45 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,600 | 26.77 | 4.06 |
| Georges Niang | CLE | $4,600 | 17.54 | 3.81 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,500 | 63.23 | 5.06 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,000 | 45.66 | 5.07 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $8,400 | 41.35 | 4.92 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,300 | 38.33 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,000 | 45.66 | 5.07 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,500 | 63.23 | 5.06 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $8,400 | 41.35 | 4.92 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,300 | 38.33 | 4.62 |
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.