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 | $9,900 | 47.67 | 4.82 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,200 | 47.06 | 4.61 |
| Jrue Holiday | MIL | $8,400 | 45.34 | 5.40 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $9,600 | 43.74 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Dellavedova | SAC | $1,000 | 6.19 | 6.19 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | BOS | $4,600 | 25.50 | 5.54 |
| Jrue Holiday | MIL | $8,400 | 45.34 | 5.40 |
| Immanuel Quickley | NYK | $4,500 | 24.17 | 5.37 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,200 | 45.04 | 5.49 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $9,600 | 43.74 | 4.56 |
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $8,600 | 41.74 | 4.85 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,500 | 41.08 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Brogdon | BOS | $4,600 | 25.50 | 5.54 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,200 | 45.04 | 5.49 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,700 | 29.54 | 5.18 |
| Terry Rozier | CHA | $8,000 | 40.78 | 5.10 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $10,600 | 56.71 | 5.35 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,000 | 54.79 | 5.48 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,500 | 41.08 | 4.83 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $7,400 | 38.06 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Houstan | ORL | $1,000 | 5.53 | 5.53 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,000 | 54.79 | 5.48 |
| Kyle Anderson | MIN | $3,600 | 19.25 | 5.35 |
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $10,600 | 56.71 | 5.35 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,000 | 54.79 | 5.48 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,900 | 45.56 | 5.12 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,000 | 43.51 | 4.83 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,800 | 41.67 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Houstan | ORL | $1,000 | 5.53 | 5.53 |
| Jordan Nwora | MIL | $3,300 | 18.22 | 5.52 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,000 | 54.79 | 5.48 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $6,100 | 33.14 | 5.43 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,700 | 57.27 | 4.90 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,900 | 45.56 | 5.12 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,600 | 40.84 | 4.25 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NOP | $7,300 | 33.67 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimezie Metu | SAC | $1,000 | 7.20 | 7.20 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | NYK | $4,400 | 26.69 | 6.06 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,600 | 32.85 | 5.87 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $6,100 | 33.14 | 5.43 |
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.