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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,600 | 52.27 | 4.93 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,300 | 47.12 | 4.57 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,900 | 45.58 | 5.12 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,700 | 43.56 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | MIA | $4,300 | 26.23 | 6.10 |
| Kemba Walker | DAL | $3,100 | 18.25 | 5.89 |
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $3,000 | 15.98 | 5.33 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,900 | 45.58 | 5.12 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,900 | 45.58 | 5.12 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,700 | 43.56 | 5.01 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,100 | 39.56 | 4.35 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $7,500 | 33.85 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $4,900 | 33.08 | 6.75 |
| Victor Oladipo | MIA | $4,300 | 26.23 | 6.10 |
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $3,000 | 15.98 | 5.33 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,900 | 45.58 | 5.12 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,100 | 38.99 | 4.81 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $7,900 | 35.82 | 4.53 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $4,900 | 33.08 | 6.75 |
| Devin Vassell | SAS | $6,800 | 32.07 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $4,900 | 33.08 | 6.75 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | DAL | $3,700 | 20.89 | 5.65 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $4,400 | 24.19 | 5.50 |
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $3,500 | 18.47 | 5.28 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,300 | 49.00 | 5.27 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $10,000 | 44.24 | 4.42 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $8,900 | 41.25 | 4.63 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,100 | 38.99 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Nwora | MIL | $3,000 | 22.62 | 7.54 |
| Trendon Watford | POR | $3,100 | 18.69 | 6.03 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $6,200 | 36.70 | 5.92 |
| Christian Wood | DAL | $6,300 | 36.89 | 5.86 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $9,400 | 44.15 | 4.70 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,600 | 43.54 | 5.06 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,100 | 38.00 | 5.35 |
| Christian Wood | DAL | $6,300 | 36.89 | 5.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trendon Watford | POR | $3,100 | 18.69 | 6.03 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $6,200 | 36.70 | 5.92 |
| Christian Wood | DAL | $6,300 | 36.89 | 5.86 |
| JaVale McGee | DAL | $3,000 | 16.38 | 5.46 |
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.