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 | 72.03 | 5.72 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,800 | 48.17 | 4.92 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,000 | 45.79 | 4.58 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,500 | 44.36 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,600 | 72.03 | 5.72 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,800 | 48.17 | 4.92 |
| Tre Jones | SA | $6,100 | 28.79 | 4.72 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,500 | 44.36 | 4.67 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,100 | 32.27 | 4.54 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 26.79 | 4.06 |
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $5,600 | 15.94 | 2.85 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,500 | 14.06 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,100 | 32.27 | 4.54 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 26.79 | 4.06 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,500 | 14.06 | 3.13 |
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $5,600 | 15.94 | 2.85 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,000 | 38.12 | 4.77 |
| Danuel House | PHI | $4,400 | 17.69 | 4.02 |
| Julian Champagnie | SA | $4,100 | 12.18 | 2.97 |
| Furkan Korkmaz | PHI | $4,000 | 5.94 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,000 | 38.12 | 4.77 |
| Danuel House | PHI | $4,400 | 17.69 | 4.02 |
| Julian Champagnie | SA | $4,100 | 12.18 | 2.97 |
| Garrison Mathews | ATL | $3,700 | 5.70 | 1.54 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 56.57 | 4.71 |
| Georges Niang | CLE | $4,400 | 16.85 | 3.83 |
| Grant Williams | DAL | $4,900 | 15.84 | 3.23 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $4,300 | 12.12 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 56.57 | 4.71 |
| Georges Niang | CLE | $4,400 | 16.85 | 3.83 |
| Grant Williams | DAL | $4,900 | 15.84 | 3.23 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $4,300 | 12.12 | 2.82 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,100 | 37.79 | 4.67 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,500 | 34.80 | 4.64 |
| Paul Reed | PHI | $6,700 | 31.04 | 4.63 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,500 | 28.13 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,100 | 37.79 | 4.67 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,500 | 34.80 | 4.64 |
| Paul Reed | PHI | $6,700 | 31.04 | 4.63 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,500 | 28.13 | 4.33 |
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.