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 | $10,300 | 50.69 | 4.92 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,800 | 49.21 | 4.56 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,400 | 45.80 | 4.87 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,500 | 44.85 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Thomas | BKN | $5,200 | 29.29 | 5.63 |
| Edmond Sumner | BKN | $4,100 | 22.89 | 5.58 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,500 | 44.85 | 5.28 |
| Jose Alvarado | NOP | $3,500 | 18.16 | 5.19 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $9,200 | 43.99 | 4.78 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,300 | 42.50 | 5.12 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,100 | 42.10 | 5.93 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $10,000 | 41.80 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,100 | 42.10 | 5.93 |
| Cameron Thomas | BKN | $5,200 | 29.29 | 5.63 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | ATL | $5,500 | 28.50 | 5.18 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,300 | 42.50 | 5.12 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,200 | 57.72 | 5.15 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,300 | 42.50 | 5.12 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $10,000 | 41.80 | 4.18 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $7,500 | 33.70 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $5,300 | 27.85 | 5.25 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | ATL | $5,500 | 28.50 | 5.18 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,200 | 57.72 | 5.15 |
| RJ Barrett | NYK | $6,300 | 32.29 | 5.13 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NYK | $10,200 | 47.02 | 4.61 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,300 | 37.15 | 5.09 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $7,500 | 33.70 | 4.49 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,600 | 31.07 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $4,700 | 26.38 | 5.61 |
| Dario Saric | PHX | $3,400 | 17.78 | 5.23 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,300 | 37.15 | 5.09 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $4,800 | 24.42 | 5.09 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 63.66 | 5.49 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,500 | 53.93 | 5.14 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $10,200 | 47.02 | 4.61 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $9,000 | 45.79 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $4,700 | 26.38 | 5.61 |
| Andre Drummond | CHI | $3,100 | 17.23 | 5.56 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 63.66 | 5.49 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NOP | $5,700 | 29.96 | 5.26 |
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.