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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,100 | 48.25 | 4.78 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,300 | 46.98 | 4.56 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $8,300 | 46.92 | 5.65 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $11,100 | 46.17 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmond Sumner | BKN | $3,200 | 23.04 | 7.20 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | UTA | $3,100 | 21.96 | 7.08 |
| Cameron Thomas | BKN | $3,300 | 21.71 | 6.58 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | DAL | $6,300 | 38.86 | 6.17 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 44.03 | 4.79 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $8,500 | 42.99 | 5.06 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,800 | 40.89 | 4.65 |
| Paul George | LAC | $9,300 | 39.42 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | UTA | $3,100 | 21.96 | 7.08 |
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $4,400 | 30.63 | 6.96 |
| Cameron Thomas | BKN | $3,300 | 21.71 | 6.58 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | DAL | $6,300 | 38.86 | 6.17 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,800 | 52.49 | 4.86 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 44.03 | 4.79 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,800 | 40.89 | 4.65 |
| Paul George | LAC | $9,300 | 39.42 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $4,400 | 30.63 | 6.96 |
| Romeo Langford | SAS | $3,000 | 17.93 | 5.98 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $3,700 | 20.21 | 5.46 |
| Deni Avdija | WAS | $4,700 | 25.32 | 5.39 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,800 | 52.49 | 4.86 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,600 | 42.94 | 4.47 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $8,400 | 41.15 | 4.90 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,300 | 38.33 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $3,700 | 20.21 | 5.46 |
| Deni Avdija | WAS | $4,700 | 25.32 | 5.39 |
| Alize Johnson | SAS | $1,000 | 5.23 | 5.23 |
| Aleksej Pokusevski | OKC | $4,100 | 21.01 | 5.12 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 57.21 | 4.97 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $9,300 | 45.68 | 4.91 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,200 | 45.19 | 4.91 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,200 | 37.47 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewayne Dedmon | MIA | $2,200 | 15.02 | 6.83 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $4,000 | 22.07 | 5.52 |
| Markieff Morris | BKN | $3,000 | 16.37 | 5.46 |
| Daniel Gafford | WAS | $3,500 | 18.68 | 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.