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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,200 | 46.98 | 4.61 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,600 | 46.89 | 4.88 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 41.12 | 4.52 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $10,700 | 39.27 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Beverley | PHI | $4,800 | 25.37 | 5.29 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,600 | 46.89 | 4.88 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,200 | 46.98 | 4.61 |
| Dennis Schroder | TOR | $6,600 | 30.26 | 4.58 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Trent | TOR | $5,100 | 20.13 | 3.95 |
| Ochai Agbaji | UTA | $3,800 | 9.09 | 2.39 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $3,900 | 8.67 | 2.22 |
| Dalen Terry | CHI | $3,800 | 7.85 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Trent | TOR | $5,100 | 20.13 | 3.95 |
| Ochai Agbaji | UTA | $3,800 | 9.09 | 2.39 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $3,900 | 8.67 | 2.22 |
| Dalen Terry | CHI | $3,800 | 7.85 | 2.06 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,100 | 39.69 | 4.90 |
| Bruce Brown | TOR | $5,900 | 28.32 | 4.80 |
| Simone Fontecchio | UTA | $5,100 | 20.16 | 3.95 |
| Danuel House | PHI | $4,100 | 15.53 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,100 | 39.69 | 4.90 |
| Bruce Brown | TOR | $5,900 | 28.32 | 4.80 |
| Simone Fontecchio | UTA | $5,100 | 20.16 | 3.95 |
| Danuel House | PHI | $4,100 | 15.53 | 3.79 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $5,400 | 24.99 | 4.63 |
| Thaddeus Young | TOR | $5,200 | 18.84 | 3.62 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,900 | 15.18 | 3.10 |
| KJ Martin | PHI | $4,000 | 11.43 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $5,400 | 24.99 | 4.63 |
| Thaddeus Young | TOR | $5,200 | 18.84 | 3.62 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,900 | 15.18 | 3.10 |
| KJ Martin | PHI | $4,000 | 11.43 | 2.86 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,300 | 60.93 | 4.95 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,900 | 36.32 | 4.60 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,900 | 28.99 | 4.20 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,500 | 27.23 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,300 | 60.93 | 4.95 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,900 | 36.32 | 4.60 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,900 | 28.99 | 4.20 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,500 | 27.23 | 4.19 |
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.