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 | $11,500 | 54.30 | 4.72 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,400 | 42.49 | 4.52 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $7,200 | 39.06 | 5.42 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $8,600 | 37.26 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $7,200 | 39.06 | 5.42 |
| Tyus Jones | PHO | $6,000 | 29.45 | 4.91 |
| Scotty Pippen | MEM | $6,200 | 29.30 | 4.73 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $11,500 | 54.30 | 4.72 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,600 | 36.87 | 4.85 |
| Julian Champagnie | SA | $4,700 | 20.92 | 4.45 |
| Gary Trent | MIL | $4,800 | 20.38 | 4.24 |
| Malaki Branham | SA | $3,800 | 15.36 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,600 | 36.87 | 4.85 |
| Julian Champagnie | SA | $4,700 | 20.92 | 4.45 |
| Gary Trent | MIL | $4,800 | 20.38 | 4.24 |
| Malaki Branham | SA | $3,800 | 15.36 | 4.04 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,900 | 17.99 | 3.67 |
| Jaylen Wells | MEM | $3,800 | 17.52 | 4.61 |
| Ryan Dunn | PHO | $3,700 | 16.72 | 4.52 |
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $3,800 | 15.93 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Wells | MEM | $3,800 | 17.52 | 4.61 |
| Ryan Dunn | PHO | $3,700 | 16.72 | 4.52 |
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $3,800 | 15.93 | 4.19 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $3,800 | 15.74 | 4.14 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 55.39 | 4.95 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $6,300 | 32.24 | 5.12 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,600 | 28.35 | 5.06 |
| P.J. Washington | DAL | $5,800 | 25.84 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $6,300 | 32.24 | 5.12 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,600 | 28.35 | 5.06 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 55.39 | 4.95 |
| P.J. Washington | DAL | $5,800 | 25.84 | 4.46 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $8,400 | 37.87 | 4.51 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,400 | 35.25 | 4.76 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $6,400 | 30.53 | 4.77 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,100 | 27.73 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $4,800 | 22.93 | 4.78 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $6,400 | 30.53 | 4.77 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,400 | 35.25 | 4.76 |
| Dereck Lively | DAL | $5,600 | 26.32 | 4.70 |
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.