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 | $9,400 | 44.22 | 4.70 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,900 | 43.09 | 4.84 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,200 | 42.63 | 4.63 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $8,600 | 39.54 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $5,900 | 33.05 | 5.60 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,000 | 33.96 | 4.85 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,900 | 43.09 | 4.84 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,400 | 44.22 | 4.70 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $4,500 | 21.91 | 4.87 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,200 | 18.16 | 4.32 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,000 | 16.94 | 4.24 |
| Keon Johnson | BKN | $4,200 | 15.39 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $4,500 | 21.91 | 4.87 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,200 | 18.16 | 4.32 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,000 | 16.94 | 4.24 |
| Keon Johnson | BKN | $4,200 | 15.39 | 3.66 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $4,300 | 14.35 | 3.34 |
| Ron Holland | DET | $4,100 | 13.86 | 3.38 |
| Amir Coffey | LAC | $4,400 | 12.90 | 2.93 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $3,900 | 10.93 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Holland | DET | $4,100 | 13.86 | 3.38 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $4,300 | 14.35 | 3.34 |
| Amir Coffey | LAC | $4,400 | 12.90 | 2.93 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $3,900 | 10.93 | 2.80 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,700 | 27.28 | 4.79 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $4,200 | 23.07 | 5.49 |
| Jonathan Mogbo | TOR | $4,800 | 22.55 | 4.70 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $4,400 | 18.57 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $4,200 | 23.07 | 5.49 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,700 | 27.28 | 4.79 |
| Jonathan Mogbo | TOR | $4,800 | 22.55 | 4.70 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $4,400 | 18.57 | 4.22 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 66.22 | 5.30 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $7,800 | 41.57 | 5.33 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,300 | 41.15 | 4.96 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,200 | 40.70 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $7,800 | 41.57 | 5.33 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 66.22 | 5.30 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,300 | 41.15 | 4.96 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,200 | 40.70 | 4.96 |
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.