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 | $9,500 | 42.75 | 4.50 |
| Dejounte Murray | NO | $7,600 | 38.92 | 5.12 |
| Dennis Schröder | BKN | $7,700 | 35.61 | 4.62 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $6,100 | 32.52 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $5,100 | 29.67 | 5.82 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $6,100 | 32.52 | 5.33 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $4,800 | 25.20 | 5.25 |
| Dejounte Murray | NO | $7,600 | 38.92 | 5.12 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Johnson | BKN | $4,100 | 25.73 | 6.28 |
| Brandon Boston | NO | $5,000 | 24.80 | 4.96 |
| Talen Horton-Tucker | CHI | $4,000 | 14.96 | 3.74 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $3,800 | 14.06 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Johnson | BKN | $4,100 | 25.73 | 6.28 |
| Brandon Boston | NO | $5,000 | 24.80 | 4.96 |
| Talen Horton-Tucker | CHI | $4,000 | 14.96 | 3.74 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $3,800 | 14.06 | 3.70 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $5,100 | 19.85 | 3.89 |
| Javonte Green | NO | $4,600 | 19.70 | 4.28 |
| Torrey Craig | CHI | $3,700 | 13.29 | 3.59 |
| Jordan Walsh | BOS | $3,500 | 12.81 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green | NO | $4,600 | 19.70 | 4.28 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $5,100 | 19.85 | 3.89 |
| Jordan Walsh | BOS | $3,500 | 12.81 | 3.66 |
| Torrey Craig | CHI | $3,700 | 13.29 | 3.59 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,100 | 36.56 | 5.15 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $4,000 | 10.83 | 2.71 |
| Drew Peterson | BOS | $3,500 | 9.32 | 2.66 |
| Larry Nance | ATL | $3,900 | 6.36 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,100 | 36.56 | 5.15 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $4,000 | 10.83 | 2.71 |
| Drew Peterson | BOS | $3,500 | 9.32 | 2.66 |
| Larry Nance | ATL | $3,900 | 6.36 | 1.63 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,000 | 42.37 | 5.30 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,400 | 41.34 | 4.92 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,900 | 32.06 | 4.65 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,700 | 29.67 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,000 | 42.37 | 5.30 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,700 | 29.67 | 5.20 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $5,600 | 29.03 | 5.18 |
| Luke Kornet | BOS | $3,900 | 19.77 | 5.07 |
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.