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 | $11,000 | 54.33 | 4.94 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $11,700 | 53.73 | 4.59 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $10,200 | 52.43 | 5.14 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,200 | 50.30 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $4,700 | 28.77 | 6.12 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $6,900 | 40.30 | 5.84 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $7,300 | 37.75 | 5.17 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $10,200 | 52.43 | 5.14 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $6,800 | 32.43 | 4.77 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $5,800 | 28.70 | 4.95 |
| Ryan Rollins | MIL | $3,800 | 24.93 | 6.56 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $4,600 | 24.59 | 5.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rollins | MIL | $3,800 | 24.93 | 6.56 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $4,600 | 24.59 | 5.35 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,500 | 23.00 | 5.11 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $5,800 | 28.70 | 4.95 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $5,600 | 26.67 | 4.76 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $4,600 | 22.54 | 4.90 |
| Tristan da Silva | ORL | $4,400 | 20.34 | 4.62 |
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,500 | 19.14 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $4,600 | 22.54 | 4.90 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $5,600 | 26.67 | 4.76 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $3,900 | 18.09 | 4.64 |
| Tristan da Silva | ORL | $4,400 | 20.34 | 4.62 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,800 | 39.92 | 5.12 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,000 | 36.09 | 5.16 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $6,900 | 30.44 | 4.41 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,800 | 28.18 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,000 | 36.09 | 5.16 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,800 | 39.92 | 5.12 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,800 | 28.18 | 4.86 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $5,600 | 26.14 | 4.67 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,200 | 62.05 | 5.09 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $9,800 | 50.98 | 5.20 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 48.31 | 4.60 |
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $8,900 | 43.30 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | WAS | $5,100 | 28.81 | 5.65 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,700 | 31.42 | 5.51 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,500 | 29.89 | 5.43 |
| Dereck Lively | DAL | $5,800 | 30.87 | 5.32 |
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.