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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,500 | 46.31 | 4.87 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $8,400 | 42.61 | 5.07 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $7,900 | 41.89 | 5.30 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,600 | 39.63 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $7,900 | 41.89 | 5.30 |
| Immanuel Quickley | NYK | $5,100 | 26.74 | 5.24 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $3,700 | 19.27 | 5.21 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $8,400 | 42.61 | 5.07 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | LAC | $8,900 | 43.86 | 4.93 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,600 | 39.63 | 4.61 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,100 | 38.16 | 4.71 |
| Terry Rozier | CHA | $8,000 | 36.64 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Quickley | NYK | $5,100 | 26.74 | 5.24 |
| Isaac Okoro | CLE | $3,400 | 17.69 | 5.20 |
| Joe Ingles | MIL | $3,800 | 19.03 | 5.01 |
| Coby White | CHI | $3,500 | 17.44 | 4.98 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,600 | 52.74 | 4.55 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,800 | 46.85 | 4.78 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,900 | 43.86 | 4.93 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $9,000 | 42.43 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $4,500 | 23.70 | 5.27 |
| Isaac Okoro | CLE | $3,400 | 17.69 | 5.20 |
| Joe Ingles | MIL | $3,800 | 19.03 | 5.01 |
| RJ Barrett | NYK | $7,000 | 34.68 | 4.95 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 58.17 | 4.85 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,600 | 52.74 | 4.55 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $10,100 | 48.71 | 4.82 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,800 | 46.85 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,900 | 34.29 | 4.97 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | NOP | $4,100 | 20.12 | 4.91 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $7,800 | 37.95 | 4.87 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 58.17 | 4.85 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 61.03 | 5.17 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 58.17 | 4.85 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $10,100 | 48.71 | 4.82 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,400 | 44.93 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Williams | CHA | $3,400 | 17.69 | 5.20 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 61.03 | 5.17 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,000 | 29.82 | 4.97 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | NOP | $4,100 | 20.12 | 4.91 |
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.