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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $9,100 | 43.84 | 4.82 |
| Kyrie Irving | BKN | $8,400 | 43.52 | 5.18 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,500 | 41.55 | 4.89 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,600 | 40.68 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duane Washington Jr. | PHX | $3,200 | 22.85 | 7.14 |
| Gabe Vincent | MIA | $3,100 | 20.13 | 6.49 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,200 | 38.42 | 5.34 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $7,500 | 39.64 | 5.29 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 44.91 | 4.73 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,500 | 41.55 | 4.89 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $9,300 | 40.44 | 4.35 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,900 | 38.39 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duane Washington Jr. | PHX | $3,200 | 22.85 | 7.14 |
| Gabe Vincent | MIA | $3,100 | 20.13 | 6.49 |
| Austin Rivers | MIN | $3,800 | 20.00 | 5.26 |
| Jevon Carter | MIL | $3,500 | 18.39 | 5.25 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 52.73 | 5.12 |
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $10,200 | 48.68 | 4.77 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 44.91 | 4.73 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,900 | 40.49 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $3,700 | 19.32 | 5.22 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $5,900 | 30.79 | 5.22 |
| Yuta Watanabe | BKN | $3,200 | 16.63 | 5.20 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 52.73 | 5.12 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 56.57 | 4.92 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 52.73 | 5.12 |
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $10,200 | 48.68 | 4.77 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $10,100 | 45.89 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $5,300 | 29.83 | 5.63 |
| Rui Hachimura | WAS | $3,900 | 21.42 | 5.49 |
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $3,700 | 19.32 | 5.22 |
| Yuta Watanabe | BKN | $3,200 | 16.63 | 5.20 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,700 | 62.78 | 5.37 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 56.57 | 4.92 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,400 | 51.46 | 4.95 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,700 | 45.38 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $5,300 | 29.83 | 5.63 |
| Nicolas Claxton | BKN | $5,700 | 31.17 | 5.47 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHX | $7,400 | 40.01 | 5.41 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,700 | 62.78 | 5.37 |
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.