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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,800 | 50.44 | 5.73 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,700 | 48.93 | 5.62 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,500 | 45.86 | 4.83 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $9,700 | 44.44 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Poole | GSW | $5,000 | 34.63 | 6.93 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,800 | 50.44 | 5.73 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,700 | 48.93 | 5.62 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $7,500 | 38.92 | 5.19 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,700 | 48.93 | 5.62 |
| Jordan Poole | GSW | $5,000 | 34.63 | 6.93 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,700 | 34.24 | 4.45 |
| Klay Thompson | GSW | $6,800 | 33.10 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Poole | GSW | $5,000 | 34.63 | 6.93 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,700 | 48.93 | 5.62 |
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $5,200 | 28.25 | 5.43 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $5,100 | 27.54 | 5.40 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 60.78 | 5.90 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,400 | 46.00 | 4.89 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,200 | 35.60 | 4.94 |
| Andrew Wiggins | GSW | $6,700 | 34.05 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 60.78 | 5.90 |
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $5,200 | 28.25 | 5.43 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $5,100 | 27.54 | 5.40 |
| RJ Barrett | NYK | $5,400 | 28.10 | 5.20 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 56.94 | 5.48 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,400 | 46.00 | 4.89 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,800 | 43.16 | 5.53 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $6,900 | 35.16 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,800 | 43.16 | 5.53 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 56.94 | 5.48 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $6,900 | 35.16 | 5.10 |
| Andrew Wiggins | GSW | $6,700 | 34.05 | 5.08 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 56.94 | 5.48 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,200 | 52.85 | 5.18 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,300 | 44.13 | 4.74 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,800 | 43.16 | 5.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,800 | 43.16 | 5.53 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 56.94 | 5.48 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,200 | 52.85 | 5.18 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $4,800 | 24.70 | 5.15 |
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.