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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 47.74 | 5.13 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,000 | 44.99 | 5.00 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,400 | 42.09 | 5.01 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,200 | 38.89 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 47.74 | 5.13 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,200 | 36.13 | 5.02 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,400 | 42.09 | 5.01 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,000 | 44.99 | 5.00 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 47.74 | 5.13 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,800 | 38.30 | 4.91 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,800 | 34.90 | 4.47 |
| Jrue Holiday | BOS | $6,900 | 34.46 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 47.74 | 5.13 |
| Kevin Huerter | SAC | $5,900 | 29.53 | 5.00 |
| Jrue Holiday | BOS | $6,900 | 34.46 | 4.99 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,800 | 38.30 | 4.91 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,000 | 45.88 | 4.59 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,000 | 44.99 | 5.00 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,800 | 38.30 | 4.91 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,400 | 38.02 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,400 | 38.02 | 5.14 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $5,300 | 26.64 | 5.03 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,000 | 44.99 | 5.00 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,800 | 38.30 | 4.91 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 53.24 | 4.80 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,000 | 45.88 | 4.59 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,100 | 40.00 | 4.94 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,400 | 39.71 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,400 | 39.71 | 5.37 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,400 | 38.02 | 5.14 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $5,300 | 26.64 | 5.03 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,100 | 40.00 | 4.94 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 53.24 | 4.80 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,100 | 46.87 | 4.64 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,100 | 40.00 | 4.94 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,400 | 39.71 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,400 | 39.71 | 5.37 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,100 | 40.00 | 4.94 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,600 | 37.08 | 4.88 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 53.24 | 4.80 |
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.