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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,900 | 44.75 | 4.52 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,000 | 44.54 | 4.95 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,500 | 42.56 | 5.01 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,000 | 41.68 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | MIA | $4,800 | 27.56 | 5.74 |
| Anthony Black | ORL | $4,400 | 24.82 | 5.64 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,400 | 38.67 | 5.23 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,000 | 41.68 | 5.21 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | PHI | $8,100 | 41.35 | 5.11 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,400 | 38.67 | 5.23 |
| Jordan Poole | WAS | $7,200 | 35.38 | 4.91 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $6,600 | 32.78 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | MIA | $4,800 | 27.56 | 5.74 |
| Duncan Robinson | MIA | $4,100 | 23.20 | 5.66 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,000 | 22.12 | 5.53 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,400 | 38.67 | 5.23 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,900 | 43.26 | 5.48 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,500 | 42.56 | 5.01 |
| Paul George | PHI | $8,100 | 41.35 | 5.11 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,700 | 40.62 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,900 | 43.26 | 5.48 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,700 | 40.62 | 5.28 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $3,700 | 19.07 | 5.15 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $5,900 | 30.21 | 5.12 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 49.62 | 5.06 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,900 | 43.26 | 5.48 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,600 | 40.76 | 4.74 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $6,800 | 31.26 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kel’el Ware | MIA | $4,200 | 25.09 | 5.97 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,900 | 43.26 | 5.48 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,900 | 25.98 | 5.30 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | LAL | $3,400 | 17.79 | 5.23 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 62.10 | 5.17 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,300 | 53.76 | 5.22 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,700 | 49.54 | 5.11 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,800 | 38.73 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kel’el Ware | MIA | $4,200 | 25.09 | 5.97 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | WAS | $5,000 | 27.75 | 5.55 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $6,200 | 33.99 | 5.48 |
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $6,400 | 34.64 | 5.41 |
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.