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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,600 | 61.57 | 4.89 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $8,700 | 43.62 | 5.01 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,800 | 43.60 | 4.45 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,000 | 42.56 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,000 | 38.64 | 5.52 |
| Kyle Lowry | MIA | $4,800 | 26.04 | 5.43 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $3,700 | 19.85 | 5.37 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $6,100 | 32.67 | 5.36 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $9,200 | 47.36 | 5.15 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,800 | 39.37 | 4.47 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,600 | 39.17 | 4.55 |
| Terry Rozier | CHA | $7,700 | 37.00 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $3,100 | 16.20 | 5.23 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $9,200 | 47.36 | 5.15 |
| Coby White | CHI | $4,100 | 21.05 | 5.13 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,200 | 26.61 | 5.12 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,100 | 51.04 | 4.60 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $9,200 | 47.36 | 5.15 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $7,900 | 44.40 | 5.62 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $9,000 | 42.45 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | WAS | $4,000 | 23.89 | 5.97 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $7,900 | 44.40 | 5.62 |
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | $3,800 | 20.64 | 5.43 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $3,000 | 16.16 | 5.39 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,500 | 52.03 | 4.52 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,100 | 51.04 | 4.60 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $10,000 | 50.96 | 5.10 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $7,900 | 44.40 | 5.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $7,900 | 44.40 | 5.62 |
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | $3,800 | 20.64 | 5.43 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $3,000 | 16.16 | 5.39 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $4,700 | 24.55 | 5.22 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 60.13 | 5.18 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,500 | 52.03 | 4.52 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,900 | 45.00 | 5.06 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,100 | 41.84 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gafford | WAS | $4,300 | 30.72 | 7.14 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $3,200 | 17.53 | 5.48 |
| Mason Plumlee | CHA | $6,800 | 36.88 | 5.42 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,100 | 37.10 | 5.22 |
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.