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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $10,600 | 49.83 | 4.70 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,100 | 48.16 | 4.77 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $9,200 | 43.28 | 4.70 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $8,200 | 36.39 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Caruso | CHI | $4,200 | 22.27 | 5.30 |
| Terance Mann | LAC | $3,600 | 18.50 | 5.14 |
| Jordan Clarkson | UTA | $6,300 | 31.24 | 4.96 |
| Goran Dragic | CHI | $3,400 | 16.82 | 4.95 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $10,600 | 49.83 | 4.70 |
| Paul George | LAC | $9,500 | 44.36 | 4.67 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,800 | 36.16 | 4.64 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $7,600 | 33.52 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Caruso | CHI | $4,200 | 22.27 | 5.30 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $3,400 | 17.96 | 5.28 |
| Terance Mann | LAC | $3,600 | 18.50 | 5.14 |
| Jordan Clarkson | UTA | $6,300 | 31.24 | 4.96 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | LAC | $9,500 | 44.36 | 4.67 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,400 | 38.92 | 4.63 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,500 | 36.73 | 4.90 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,800 | 36.16 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Stevens | CLE | $1,000 | 7.29 | 7.29 |
| OG Anunoby | TOR | $6,200 | 34.85 | 5.62 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $3,400 | 17.96 | 5.28 |
| Troy Brown Jr. | LAL | $4,400 | 22.33 | 5.07 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,400 | 52.78 | 5.07 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $12,000 | 46.34 | 3.86 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,400 | 38.92 | 4.63 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,500 | 36.73 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Stevens | CLE | $1,000 | 7.29 | 7.29 |
| Juan Toscano-Anderson | LAL | $1,000 | 6.80 | 6.80 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,000 | 34.13 | 5.69 |
| Chris Boucher | TOR | $4,400 | 23.51 | 5.34 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,400 | 52.78 | 5.07 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,100 | 39.44 | 4.87 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $7,900 | 38.12 | 4.83 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,000 | 34.13 | 5.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Lopez | CLE | $1,000 | 5.74 | 5.74 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,000 | 34.13 | 5.69 |
| Chris Boucher | TOR | $4,400 | 23.51 | 5.34 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,400 | 52.78 | 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.