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 | $10,200 | 50.42 | 4.94 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,500 | 49.15 | 4.68 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,600 | 47.84 | 5.56 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,300 | 47.06 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,200 | 43.15 | 5.99 |
| Jrue Holiday | BOS | $5,000 | 28.71 | 5.74 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $4,800 | 27.08 | 5.64 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $7,000 | 39.38 | 5.63 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 45.81 | 4.98 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $8,900 | 44.97 | 5.05 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,600 | 43.33 | 5.04 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,200 | 43.15 | 5.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,200 | 43.15 | 5.99 |
| Jrue Holiday | BOS | $5,000 | 28.71 | 5.74 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $4,800 | 27.08 | 5.64 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $7,000 | 39.38 | 5.63 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,300 | 47.06 | 5.06 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 45.89 | 4.73 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,100 | 43.04 | 5.31 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,200 | 40.82 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O’Neale | PHX | $3,600 | 22.24 | 6.18 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $4,500 | 25.22 | 5.60 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $3,700 | 20.53 | 5.55 |
| Josh Green | CHA | $3,500 | 18.86 | 5.39 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 58.46 | 5.04 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,900 | 50.50 | 5.10 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 45.89 | 4.73 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,700 | 44.27 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Jones Jr. | LAC | $3,600 | 22.43 | 6.23 |
| Royce O’Neale | PHX | $3,600 | 22.24 | 6.18 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $3,700 | 20.53 | 5.55 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $3,500 | 19.08 | 5.45 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 67.54 | 5.63 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 58.46 | 5.04 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,400 | 56.53 | 5.44 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,800 | 53.67 | 5.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Eubanks | UTA | $4,000 | 28.49 | 7.12 |
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $6,700 | 38.20 | 5.70 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 67.54 | 5.63 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $5,700 | 31.64 | 5.55 |
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.