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 | $9,600 | 45.64 | 4.75 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,500 | 38.74 | 4.56 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,400 | 32.85 | 5.13 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $5,600 | 25.07 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,400 | 32.85 | 5.13 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,600 | 45.64 | 4.75 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,500 | 38.74 | 4.56 |
| Dennis Schroder | LAL | $4,100 | 18.51 | 4.51 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | NYK | $6,800 | 33.73 | 4.96 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,400 | 32.85 | 5.13 |
| Klay Thompson | GSW | $7,000 | 31.27 | 4.47 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $5,600 | 25.07 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Grimes | NYK | $4,200 | 22.87 | 5.44 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,400 | 32.85 | 5.13 |
| RJ Barrett | NYK | $6,800 | 33.73 | 4.96 |
| Gary Payton II | GSW | $3,200 | 14.86 | 4.64 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,500 | 52.40 | 5.52 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,700 | 45.76 | 4.72 |
| Andrew Wiggins | GSW | $6,500 | 34.97 | 5.38 |
| RJ Barrett | NYK | $6,800 | 33.73 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,500 | 52.40 | 5.52 |
| Quentin Grimes | NYK | $4,200 | 22.87 | 5.44 |
| Andrew Wiggins | GSW | $6,500 | 34.97 | 5.38 |
| RJ Barrett | NYK | $6,800 | 33.73 | 4.96 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,500 | 52.40 | 5.52 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,000 | 37.51 | 4.69 |
| Andrew Wiggins | GSW | $6,500 | 34.97 | 5.38 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $6,000 | 27.98 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,500 | 52.40 | 5.52 |
| Andrew Wiggins | GSW | $6,500 | 34.97 | 5.38 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,000 | 37.51 | 4.69 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $6,000 | 27.98 | 4.66 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,200 | 54.97 | 5.39 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,000 | 37.51 | 4.69 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,700 | 34.03 | 4.42 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $6,000 | 27.98 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,200 | 54.97 | 5.39 |
| Kevon Looney | GSW | $5,400 | 26.69 | 4.94 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,000 | 37.51 | 4.69 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $6,000 | 27.98 | 4.66 |
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.