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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,800 | 61.36 | 4.79 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,100 | 51.16 | 5.07 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,800 | 46.16 | 5.25 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,900 | 44.09 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $6,800 | 35.89 | 5.28 |
| Tre Jones | SAS | $5,700 | 30.03 | 5.27 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,800 | 46.16 | 5.25 |
| Mike Conley | UTA | $5,600 | 28.86 | 5.15 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | LAC | $10,400 | 43.31 | 4.16 |
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $7,900 | 39.22 | 4.96 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $7,700 | 38.16 | 4.96 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | DAL | $6,700 | 33.14 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Beasley | UTA | $4,200 | 22.90 | 5.45 |
| Seth Curry | BKN | $4,200 | 22.68 | 5.40 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $4,600 | 23.55 | 5.12 |
| Josh Richardson | SAS | $4,200 | 21.04 | 5.01 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | LAC | $10,400 | 43.31 | 4.16 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,500 | 35.36 | 4.71 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $7,600 | 33.87 | 4.46 |
| RJ Barrett | NYK | $6,400 | 30.43 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $4,200 | 23.22 | 5.53 |
| Talen Horton-Tucker | UTA | $3,400 | 18.28 | 5.38 |
| Naji Marshall | NOP | $3,200 | 17.22 | 5.38 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAC | $4,700 | 24.85 | 5.29 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $11,200 | 51.55 | 4.60 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,100 | 39.61 | 4.89 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $7,400 | 38.67 | 5.23 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,500 | 35.36 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarred Vanderbilt | UTA | $4,700 | 27.38 | 5.83 |
| Naji Marshall | NOP | $3,200 | 17.22 | 5.38 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | NOP | $4,700 | 25.09 | 5.34 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SAS | $3,900 | 20.67 | 5.30 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,200 | 45.35 | 4.93 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $7,000 | 33.91 | 4.84 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NOP | $7,200 | 33.59 | 4.67 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,900 | 33.38 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarred Vanderbilt | UTA | $4,700 | 27.38 | 5.83 |
| Steven Adams | MEM | $5,500 | 31.32 | 5.69 |
| Nicolas Claxton | BKN | $5,900 | 32.61 | 5.53 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | NOP | $4,700 | 25.09 | 5.34 |
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.