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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,700 | 51.25 | 4.79 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,700 | 49.66 | 5.12 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $8,700 | 46.32 | 5.32 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,200 | 44.77 | 5.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonzo Ball | CHI | $3,900 | 25.28 | 6.48 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $7,000 | 42.80 | 6.11 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $6,600 | 38.17 | 5.78 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $3,500 | 20.17 | 5.76 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,300 | 44.03 | 5.30 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,200 | 42.62 | 4.63 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,500 | 41.60 | 4.89 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,500 | 38.69 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cason Wallace | OKC | $3,700 | 21.17 | 5.72 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $3,900 | 21.58 | 5.53 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,300 | 44.03 | 5.30 |
| Talen Horton-Tucker | CHI | $3,200 | 16.77 | 5.24 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,500 | 47.77 | 4.55 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,300 | 44.03 | 5.30 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,500 | 41.60 | 4.89 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,800 | 38.28 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $4,100 | 24.59 | 6.00 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $3,900 | 21.58 | 5.53 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,300 | 44.03 | 5.30 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,400 | 33.74 | 5.27 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 56.47 | 4.83 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,500 | 47.77 | 4.55 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,400 | 46.38 | 4.93 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $9,100 | 42.11 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $4,100 | 24.59 | 6.00 |
| Keegan Murray | SAC | $4,600 | 26.66 | 5.80 |
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $3,700 | 21.26 | 5.75 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $3,500 | 20.04 | 5.72 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,400 | 72.35 | 5.83 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 56.47 | 4.83 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,600 | 53.19 | 5.54 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $10,200 | 52.52 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Eubanks | UTA | $3,200 | 20.95 | 6.55 |
| Jalen Smith | CHI | $3,300 | 20.76 | 6.29 |
| Dereck Lively II | DAL | $5,300 | 31.69 | 5.98 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $6,600 | 38.55 | 5.84 |
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.