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 | $10,800 | 50.98 | 4.72 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,500 | 44.09 | 4.64 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,300 | 43.98 | 4.73 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,400 | 43.21 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $7,000 | 36.57 | 5.22 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,300 | 37.64 | 5.16 |
| Davion Mitchell | TOR | $4,500 | 22.93 | 5.09 |
| Chris Paul | SA | $6,000 | 30.45 | 5.08 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,200 | 31.17 | 4.33 |
| Brandon Boston | NO | $6,500 | 28.80 | 4.43 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $5,900 | 28.52 | 4.83 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $5,000 | 26.90 | 5.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $5,000 | 26.90 | 5.38 |
| Isaiah Joe | OKC | $4,800 | 23.50 | 4.89 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $5,900 | 28.52 | 4.83 |
| Brandon Boston | NO | $6,500 | 28.80 | 4.43 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $5,300 | 24.60 | 4.64 |
| Javonte Green | NO | $4,700 | 22.36 | 4.76 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $5,200 | 21.05 | 4.05 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $4,600 | 20.80 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green | NO | $4,700 | 22.36 | 4.76 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $5,300 | 24.60 | 4.64 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $4,600 | 20.80 | 4.52 |
| Ryan Dunn | PHO | $3,900 | 16.90 | 4.33 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,500 | 35.69 | 4.76 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,400 | 34.53 | 4.67 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,700 | 25.97 | 4.56 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $5,500 | 23.02 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,500 | 35.69 | 4.76 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,400 | 34.53 | 4.67 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,700 | 25.97 | 4.56 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $5,500 | 23.02 | 4.19 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,900 | 45.65 | 4.19 |
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $8,300 | 44.39 | 5.35 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,900 | 40.74 | 5.16 |
| Jakob Pöltl | TOR | $7,400 | 37.33 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $8,300 | 44.39 | 5.35 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,900 | 40.74 | 5.16 |
| Jakob Pöltl | TOR | $7,400 | 37.33 | 5.04 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,600 | 27.92 | 4.99 |
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.