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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $10,500 | 52.98 | 5.05 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 51.31 | 5.40 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $9,400 | 50.61 | 5.38 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,700 | 45.57 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick White | BOS | $4,900 | 27.62 | 5.64 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $6,400 | 34.78 | 5.43 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 51.31 | 5.40 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $9,400 | 50.61 | 5.38 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 51.31 | 5.40 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $9,600 | 45.47 | 4.74 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | DAL | $7,100 | 43.98 | 6.19 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,200 | 43.67 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $3,400 | 26.49 | 7.79 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | DAL | $7,100 | 43.98 | 6.19 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $4,000 | 23.53 | 5.88 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $4,900 | 27.62 | 5.64 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,900 | 53.52 | 4.91 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,100 | 43.01 | 5.31 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,700 | 38.70 | 4.45 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $7,500 | 37.01 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $3,400 | 26.49 | 7.79 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $4,000 | 23.53 | 5.88 |
| Lamar Stevens | CLE | $3,500 | 20.55 | 5.87 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $4,400 | 25.75 | 5.85 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,600 | 61.13 | 4.85 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,900 | 53.52 | 4.91 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,100 | 46.66 | 5.13 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,000 | 43.66 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | NOP | $4,200 | 25.52 | 6.08 |
| Lamar Stevens | CLE | $3,500 | 20.55 | 5.87 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | DAL | $4,200 | 24.42 | 5.82 |
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $5,000 | 27.97 | 5.59 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,600 | 61.13 | 4.85 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,100 | 46.66 | 5.13 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $8,400 | 42.57 | 5.07 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $7,200 | 40.20 | 5.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo Bamba | ORL | $4,400 | 31.56 | 7.17 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DEN | $3,300 | 21.74 | 6.59 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | NOP | $4,200 | 25.52 | 6.08 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $7,200 | 40.20 | 5.58 |
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.