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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $10,300 | 45.21 | 4.39 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,700 | 43.17 | 4.96 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,800 | 42.01 | 4.77 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,100 | 41.13 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markelle Fultz | ORL | $6,600 | 37.96 | 5.75 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $5,600 | 30.69 | 5.48 |
| Terance Mann | LAC | $3,300 | 17.99 | 5.45 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,600 | 19.47 | 5.41 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,300 | 47.72 | 5.13 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,900 | 46.89 | 5.27 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,600 | 42.54 | 4.95 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,700 | 41.85 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $3,100 | 17.78 | 5.74 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHI | $4,200 | 23.83 | 5.67 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $4,700 | 26.46 | 5.63 |
| Terance Mann | LAC | $3,300 | 17.99 | 5.45 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,700 | 53.55 | 5.00 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,300 | 47.72 | 5.13 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,900 | 46.89 | 5.27 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,500 | 43.77 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Williams | BOS | $3,800 | 24.90 | 6.55 |
| Jalen McDaniels | PHI | $3,000 | 17.62 | 5.87 |
| Taurean Prince | MIN | $3,900 | 22.51 | 5.77 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $3,100 | 17.78 | 5.74 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,700 | 53.55 | 5.00 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $9,500 | 43.73 | 4.60 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,300 | 42.49 | 5.12 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,500 | 40.43 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Williams | BOS | $3,800 | 24.90 | 6.55 |
| Jalen McDaniels | PHI | $3,000 | 17.62 | 5.87 |
| Taurean Prince | MIN | $3,900 | 22.51 | 5.77 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $5,100 | 28.22 | 5.53 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 59.74 | 4.98 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,400 | 59.01 | 5.18 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,200 | 53.60 | 5.26 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,500 | 40.43 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $5,300 | 29.02 | 5.47 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,200 | 53.60 | 5.26 |
| Daniel Gafford | WAS | $4,800 | 25.10 | 5.23 |
| Mike Muscala | BOS | $3,000 | 15.55 | 5.18 |
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.