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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $10,400 | 54.64 | 5.25 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,700 | 45.39 | 5.22 |
| Dejounte Murray | NOP | $8,200 | 44.80 | 5.46 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,400 | 44.42 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | MEM | $3,900 | 25.21 | 6.46 |
| Luke Kennard | MEM | $4,300 | 26.11 | 6.07 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $3,500 | 20.85 | 5.96 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $4,500 | 26.58 | 5.91 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,800 | 44.51 | 5.71 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,100 | 43.91 | 4.82 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,800 | 43.69 | 4.97 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,600 | 43.01 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kennard | MEM | $4,300 | 26.11 | 6.07 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $4,500 | 26.58 | 5.91 |
| Duncan Robinson | MIA | $3,500 | 19.98 | 5.71 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,800 | 44.51 | 5.71 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 48.38 | 4.89 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,800 | 44.51 | 5.71 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,700 | 43.61 | 5.01 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,600 | 43.01 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $4,300 | 25.13 | 5.84 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,800 | 44.51 | 5.71 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $4,300 | 24.36 | 5.67 |
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $4,000 | 21.64 | 5.41 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 58.60 | 5.14 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,500 | 48.40 | 5.09 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 48.38 | 4.89 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,700 | 44.57 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $4,200 | 24.41 | 5.81 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $4,300 | 24.36 | 5.67 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $4,600 | 25.70 | 5.59 |
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | NOP | $3,100 | 17.08 | 5.51 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,900 | 65.43 | 5.50 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 58.60 | 5.14 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,000 | 57.41 | 5.22 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,600 | 44.27 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Eubanks | UTA | $4,100 | 26.45 | 6.45 |
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $5,500 | 33.32 | 6.06 |
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $4,200 | 24.41 | 5.81 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $4,300 | 24.54 | 5.71 |
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.