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 | $9,900 | 49.08 | 4.96 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,000 | 48.98 | 4.90 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,100 | 47.49 | 5.22 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $10,600 | 47.26 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte DiVincenzo | GSW | $4,100 | 25.89 | 6.31 |
| Tre Jones | SAS | $5,600 | 32.59 | 5.82 |
| Dennis Schroder | LAL | $5,400 | 31.27 | 5.79 |
| Jordan Goodwin | WAS | $4,000 | 22.75 | 5.69 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,100 | 47.49 | 5.22 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,600 | 46.51 | 4.85 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $8,300 | 44.88 | 5.41 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,100 | 40.83 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Goodwin | WAS | $4,000 | 22.75 | 5.69 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $4,100 | 22.79 | 5.56 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $8,300 | 44.88 | 5.41 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,100 | 47.49 | 5.22 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,400 | 51.44 | 4.95 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 48.75 | 4.97 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,800 | 46.79 | 5.32 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $9,300 | 46.33 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte DiVincenzo | GSW | $4,100 | 25.89 | 6.31 |
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $4,800 | 29.62 | 6.17 |
| Doug McDermott | SAS | $3,700 | 20.56 | 5.56 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,200 | 43.89 | 5.35 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 56.70 | 4.97 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,400 | 51.44 | 4.95 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $8,900 | 45.96 | 5.16 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,700 | 44.23 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $4,800 | 29.62 | 6.17 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,200 | 43.89 | 5.35 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,700 | 40.70 | 5.29 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $8,900 | 45.96 | 5.16 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 58.23 | 5.02 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 56.70 | 4.97 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,100 | 55.49 | 5.00 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,900 | 52.42 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $5,100 | 30.25 | 5.93 |
| Nick Richards | CHA | $5,500 | 30.55 | 5.56 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $6,500 | 35.04 | 5.39 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $7,000 | 37.07 | 5.30 |
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.