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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,800 | 68.70 | 5.37 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,300 | 48.55 | 5.22 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,400 | 46.88 | 5.58 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $8,600 | 46.14 | 5.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoot Henderson | POR | $5,300 | 30.16 | 5.69 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,400 | 46.88 | 5.58 |
| Keon Ellis | SAC | $3,200 | 17.27 | 5.40 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,800 | 68.70 | 5.37 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,200 | 41.83 | 4.55 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $7,900 | 39.39 | 4.99 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,900 | 38.81 | 4.91 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $8,600 | 37.76 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | ATL | $6,500 | 37.47 | 5.77 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $6,800 | 36.46 | 5.36 |
| Gradey Dick | TOR | $4,800 | 25.75 | 5.36 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $5,900 | 30.53 | 5.17 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,000 | 53.21 | 5.32 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,200 | 42.38 | 5.17 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,600 | 41.03 | 4.77 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $8,800 | 38.93 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | ATL | $6,500 | 37.47 | 5.77 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $6,800 | 36.46 | 5.36 |
| Gradey Dick | TOR | $4,800 | 25.75 | 5.36 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,000 | 53.21 | 5.32 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,000 | 53.21 | 5.32 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,300 | 43.20 | 5.21 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,900 | 42.50 | 4.78 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,200 | 42.38 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $5,900 | 32.74 | 5.55 |
| Isaiah Stewart | DET | $5,000 | 27.22 | 5.44 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,000 | 53.21 | 5.32 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,300 | 43.20 | 5.21 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 61.87 | 5.16 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,500 | 58.36 | 5.56 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,300 | 56.17 | 5.45 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,500 | 42.05 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,500 | 58.36 | 5.56 |
| Trayce Jackson-Davis | GSW | $4,900 | 26.95 | 5.50 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,200 | 34.08 | 5.50 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,300 | 56.17 | 5.45 |
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.