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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $10,000 | 46.55 | 4.65 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,200 | 46.38 | 5.04 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,000 | 45.84 | 5.09 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $10,200 | 45.46 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | LAC | $6,500 | 34.37 | 5.29 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,000 | 45.84 | 5.09 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,200 | 46.38 | 5.04 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,400 | 27.10 | 5.02 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,400 | 46.79 | 5.57 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $10,000 | 46.55 | 4.65 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $7,900 | 42.91 | 5.43 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,600 | 42.67 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,400 | 46.79 | 5.57 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $7,900 | 42.91 | 5.43 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $4,000 | 20.47 | 5.12 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,400 | 27.10 | 5.02 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,900 | 48.10 | 4.86 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,300 | 47.96 | 4.66 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,400 | 46.79 | 5.57 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,300 | 43.33 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,400 | 46.79 | 5.57 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $5,900 | 31.88 | 5.40 |
| Kevin Knox II | DET | $4,000 | 20.44 | 5.11 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $6,700 | 33.97 | 5.07 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 56.23 | 5.07 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,700 | 51.41 | 5.30 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,900 | 48.10 | 4.86 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,300 | 47.96 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | NYK | $5,900 | 31.88 | 5.40 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,700 | 51.41 | 5.30 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,800 | 45.10 | 5.13 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | BOS | $7,400 | 37.89 | 5.12 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 63.98 | 5.12 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,400 | 56.51 | 4.96 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 56.23 | 5.07 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,100 | 51.06 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $5,500 | 28.19 | 5.13 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,800 | 45.10 | 5.13 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 63.98 | 5.12 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $7,700 | 39.45 | 5.12 |
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.