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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,100 | 45.60 | 5.63 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,100 | 33.92 | 5.56 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,500 | 29.57 | 5.38 |
| Kyle Lowry | MIA | $5,000 | 25.34 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,100 | 45.60 | 5.63 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,100 | 33.92 | 5.56 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,500 | 29.57 | 5.38 |
| Kyle Lowry | MIA | $5,000 | 25.34 | 5.07 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,000 | 35.35 | 4.42 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,100 | 33.92 | 5.56 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,100 | 24.03 | 4.71 |
| Max Strus | MIA | $4,900 | 23.21 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,100 | 33.92 | 5.56 |
| Max Strus | MIA | $4,900 | 23.21 | 4.74 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,100 | 24.03 | 4.71 |
| Gabe Vincent | MIA | $4,500 | 20.37 | 4.53 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 53.51 | 5.25 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,700 | 49.22 | 5.07 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 45.95 | 4.69 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $5,900 | 29.04 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 53.51 | 5.25 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,700 | 49.22 | 5.07 |
| Caleb Martin | MIA | $4,200 | 21.12 | 5.03 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $5,900 | 29.04 | 4.92 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 53.51 | 5.25 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,700 | 49.22 | 5.07 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $5,600 | 27.10 | 4.84 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,400 | 26.84 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 53.51 | 5.25 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,700 | 49.22 | 5.07 |
| Caleb Martin | MIA | $4,200 | 21.12 | 5.03 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,400 | 26.84 | 4.97 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 68.50 | 5.71 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,100 | 51.63 | 5.11 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,000 | 38.68 | 5.53 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $5,600 | 27.10 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 68.50 | 5.71 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,000 | 38.68 | 5.53 |
| Robert Williams | BOS | $4,000 | 21.21 | 5.30 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,100 | 51.63 | 5.11 |
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.