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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,700 | 51.03 | 5.26 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $8,600 | 50.67 | 5.89 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,600 | 47.47 | 4.48 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,900 | 45.50 | 5.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles McBride | NYK | $4,000 | 25.29 | 6.32 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $6,300 | 39.54 | 6.28 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $8,600 | 50.67 | 5.89 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,900 | 45.50 | 5.76 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,900 | 45.50 | 5.76 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,500 | 45.39 | 5.34 |
| Jordan Poole | WAS | $8,400 | 38.53 | 4.59 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,400 | 38.06 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles McBride | NYK | $4,000 | 25.29 | 6.32 |
| Keon Ellis | SAC | $3,600 | 22.13 | 6.15 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,900 | 45.50 | 5.76 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,500 | 45.39 | 5.34 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $10,100 | 42.27 | 4.19 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,300 | 38.34 | 5.25 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,000 | 36.47 | 4.56 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,600 | 36.45 | 5.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,600 | 36.45 | 5.52 |
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $6,400 | 34.09 | 5.33 |
| Garrison Mathews | ATL | $3,600 | 19.14 | 5.32 |
| Caleb Martin | PHI | $4,000 | 21.24 | 5.31 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,300 | 38.34 | 5.25 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,600 | 36.45 | 5.52 |
| Cameron Johnson | BKN | $7,600 | 35.64 | 4.69 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,600 | 35.01 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $4,200 | 24.77 | 5.90 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,600 | 36.45 | 5.52 |
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $6,400 | 34.09 | 5.33 |
| Caleb Martin | PHI | $4,000 | 21.24 | 5.31 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 65.78 | 5.48 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $10,400 | 51.04 | 4.91 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $8,900 | 49.90 | 5.61 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,500 | 45.45 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $4,200 | 24.77 | 5.90 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | WAS | $5,000 | 29.03 | 5.81 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $8,900 | 49.90 | 5.61 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 65.78 | 5.48 |
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.