Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | MIL | $8,200 | 41.47 | 5.06 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,600 | 40.81 | 5.37 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $5,800 | 33.58 | 5.79 |
| Tyus Jones | MEM | $6,700 | 31.40 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $5,800 | 33.58 | 5.79 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,600 | 40.81 | 5.37 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $5,600 | 29.96 | 5.35 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $5,400 | 27.99 | 5.18 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,400 | 38.40 | 4.57 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $7,800 | 37.02 | 4.75 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $5,800 | 33.58 | 5.79 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $5,600 | 29.96 | 5.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $5,800 | 33.58 | 5.79 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $5,600 | 29.96 | 5.35 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $7,800 | 37.02 | 4.75 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,400 | 38.40 | 4.57 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,900 | 51.91 | 5.24 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,900 | 47.18 | 5.30 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,700 | 38.23 | 4.97 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $7,800 | 37.02 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,900 | 47.18 | 5.30 |
| Taurean Prince | MIN | $4,000 | 21.08 | 5.27 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,900 | 51.91 | 5.24 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,200 | 26.68 | 5.13 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,900 | 47.18 | 5.30 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $9,300 | 45.04 | 4.84 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $7,500 | 39.30 | 5.24 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,700 | 32.34 | 5.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,700 | 32.34 | 5.67 |
| Kevin Love | MIA | $4,100 | 22.75 | 5.55 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,900 | 47.18 | 5.30 |
| Taurean Prince | MIN | $4,000 | 21.08 | 5.27 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,900 | 55.78 | 5.12 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,100 | 53.65 | 5.31 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $9,300 | 45.04 | 4.84 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $7,500 | 39.30 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,700 | 32.34 | 5.67 |
| Kevin Love | MIA | $4,100 | 22.75 | 5.55 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,100 | 53.65 | 5.31 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $7,500 | 39.30 | 5.24 |
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.