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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,300 | 50.22 | 5.40 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,800 | 46.11 | 5.91 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,500 | 41.66 | 4.90 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $7,900 | 39.92 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,800 | 46.11 | 5.91 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,300 | 50.22 | 5.40 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,000 | 31.68 | 5.28 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,300 | 32.71 | 5.19 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,500 | 41.66 | 4.90 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,000 | 31.68 | 5.28 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | NYK | $6,600 | 30.70 | 4.65 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $5,600 | 27.26 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,000 | 31.68 | 5.28 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $4,600 | 22.73 | 4.94 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $5,500 | 27.12 | 4.93 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,500 | 41.66 | 4.90 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,400 | 53.13 | 5.65 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,900 | 40.63 | 5.89 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $6,500 | 36.17 | 5.56 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,200 | 31.00 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,900 | 40.63 | 5.89 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,400 | 53.13 | 5.65 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $6,500 | 36.17 | 5.56 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $5,100 | 25.72 | 5.04 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $9,500 | 54.59 | 5.75 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,400 | 53.13 | 5.65 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,100 | 41.58 | 5.13 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,900 | 40.63 | 5.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $4,500 | 26.53 | 5.90 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,900 | 40.63 | 5.89 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $9,500 | 54.59 | 5.75 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,400 | 53.13 | 5.65 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 62.73 | 5.45 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $9,500 | 54.59 | 5.75 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 53.40 | 5.09 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $7,200 | 36.92 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $4,500 | 26.53 | 5.90 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | NYK | $5,200 | 30.07 | 5.78 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $9,500 | 54.59 | 5.75 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 62.73 | 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.