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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $10,200 | 54.31 | 5.32 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,500 | 51.71 | 4.93 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $8,600 | 44.73 | 5.20 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,800 | 43.87 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | LAL | $4,200 | 23.69 | 5.64 |
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $7,300 | 40.74 | 5.58 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $6,900 | 37.82 | 5.48 |
| Alex Caruso | CHI | $3,700 | 20.06 | 5.42 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $10,200 | 54.31 | 5.32 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $8,600 | 44.73 | 5.20 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,400 | 41.80 | 4.98 |
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $7,300 | 40.74 | 5.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | LAL | $4,200 | 23.69 | 5.64 |
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $7,300 | 40.74 | 5.58 |
| Alex Caruso | CHI | $3,700 | 20.06 | 5.42 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $3,800 | 20.25 | 5.33 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 54.63 | 5.30 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,600 | 52.73 | 4.97 |
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $10,800 | 48.74 | 4.51 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,100 | 45.15 | 5.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,100 | 45.15 | 5.57 |
| RJ Barrett | NYK | $6,100 | 32.94 | 5.40 |
| Deni Avdija | WAS | $4,200 | 22.53 | 5.36 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,400 | 23.37 | 5.31 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 54.63 | 5.30 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,600 | 52.73 | 4.97 |
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $10,800 | 48.74 | 4.51 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,100 | 45.15 | 5.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,800 | 32.76 | 5.65 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,100 | 45.15 | 5.57 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $5,000 | 27.20 | 5.44 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $7,700 | 41.54 | 5.39 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,700 | 57.47 | 5.37 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,200 | 52.15 | 4.66 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $8,800 | 44.05 | 5.01 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,200 | 43.10 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,600 | 38.53 | 5.84 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $4,600 | 26.89 | 5.84 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $5,000 | 27.20 | 5.44 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHX | $7,700 | 41.70 | 5.41 |
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.