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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,000 | 42.01 | 4.20 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,800 | 35.38 | 4.02 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $7,200 | 33.28 | 4.62 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,100 | 30.54 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | MIA | $4,000 | 21.32 | 5.33 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $7,200 | 33.28 | 4.62 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,100 | 30.54 | 4.30 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $6,900 | 29.69 | 4.30 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,100 | 44.90 | 4.93 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,800 | 35.38 | 4.02 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $7,200 | 33.28 | 4.62 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,100 | 30.54 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,100 | 44.90 | 4.93 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $7,200 | 33.28 | 4.62 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,100 | 30.54 | 4.30 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $6,800 | 29.20 | 4.29 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,900 | 52.09 | 4.78 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,000 | 48.30 | 5.37 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,100 | 44.90 | 4.93 |
| Kyle Anderson | MIN | $7,600 | 36.09 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,000 | 48.30 | 5.37 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,100 | 44.90 | 4.93 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,900 | 52.09 | 4.78 |
| Kyle Anderson | MIN | $7,600 | 36.09 | 4.75 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,000 | 48.30 | 5.37 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,600 | 40.94 | 4.76 |
| Kyle Anderson | MIN | $7,600 | 36.09 | 4.75 |
| Taurean Prince | MIN | $5,600 | 23.52 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,000 | 48.30 | 5.37 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,600 | 40.94 | 4.76 |
| Kyle Anderson | MIN | $7,600 | 36.09 | 4.75 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $4,100 | 18.39 | 4.48 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $11,200 | 53.44 | 4.77 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,600 | 40.94 | 4.76 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,700 | 36.95 | 4.80 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,200 | 28.00 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,700 | 36.95 | 4.80 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $11,200 | 53.44 | 4.77 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,600 | 40.94 | 4.76 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,200 | 28.00 | 4.52 |
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.