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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,600 | 47.65 | 4.96 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,400 | 45.29 | 4.82 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,000 | 44.05 | 4.89 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,700 | 43.49 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $5,700 | 33.14 | 5.81 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $6,600 | 35.35 | 5.36 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,600 | 40.40 | 5.32 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $6,800 | 35.76 | 5.26 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,000 | 44.05 | 4.89 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $8,900 | 40.01 | 4.50 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $6,800 | 35.76 | 5.26 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $6,500 | 31.68 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Beasley | DET | $4,600 | 25.32 | 5.50 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $6,800 | 35.76 | 5.26 |
| Duncan Robinson | MIA | $4,100 | 20.14 | 4.91 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,000 | 44.05 | 4.89 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $9,100 | 48.40 | 5.32 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $8,900 | 40.01 | 4.50 |
| Paul George | PHI | $8,300 | 37.87 | 4.56 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $8,000 | 35.98 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Beasley | DET | $4,600 | 25.32 | 5.50 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $9,100 | 48.40 | 5.32 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,800 | 35.06 | 5.16 |
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $3,700 | 18.16 | 4.91 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $9,100 | 48.40 | 5.32 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,900 | 41.29 | 5.23 |
| Paul George | PHI | $8,300 | 37.87 | 4.56 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $8,000 | 35.98 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $4,200 | 24.20 | 5.76 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $6,100 | 32.60 | 5.34 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $9,100 | 48.40 | 5.32 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,900 | 41.29 | 5.23 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,200 | 68.22 | 5.59 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,700 | 48.84 | 5.03 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,200 | 42.76 | 5.21 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,500 | 42.21 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $7,300 | 41.79 | 5.72 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,200 | 68.22 | 5.59 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,900 | 41.29 | 5.23 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,200 | 42.76 | 5.21 |
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.