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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $12,000 | 62.21 | 5.18 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,300 | 49.63 | 4.82 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,700 | 42.95 | 4.43 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,000 | 42.29 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $5,100 | 30.70 | 6.02 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $3,500 | 19.14 | 5.47 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $12,000 | 62.21 | 5.18 |
| Tre Jones | CHI | $5,000 | 25.75 | 5.15 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,500 | 38.28 | 5.10 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,700 | 36.12 | 4.69 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $7,600 | 36.08 | 4.75 |
| Zach LaVine | SAC | $8,500 | 35.03 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,300 | 24.29 | 5.65 |
| Jordan Goodwin | LAL | $3,600 | 19.63 | 5.45 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DET | $4,100 | 21.17 | 5.16 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,500 | 38.28 | 5.10 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $9,400 | 41.20 | 4.38 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,400 | 40.48 | 4.82 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,700 | 36.12 | 4.69 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $8,300 | 36.10 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,300 | 24.29 | 5.65 |
| Jordan Goodwin | LAL | $3,600 | 19.63 | 5.45 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DET | $4,100 | 21.17 | 5.16 |
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $6,400 | 31.80 | 4.97 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 58.27 | 4.98 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,000 | 42.67 | 4.74 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $9,400 | 41.20 | 4.38 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $7,900 | 34.79 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlo Matkovic | NOP | $4,200 | 24.01 | 5.72 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $4,900 | 26.71 | 5.45 |
| Cameron Johnson | BKN | $6,100 | 31.10 | 5.10 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,900 | 29.76 | 5.04 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 58.27 | 4.98 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,900 | 36.10 | 5.23 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | SAC | $7,900 | 34.43 | 4.36 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,500 | 33.93 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlo Matkovic | NOP | $4,200 | 24.01 | 5.72 |
| Isaiah Stewart | DET | $3,500 | 18.73 | 5.35 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $5,200 | 27.41 | 5.27 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $4,800 | 25.26 | 5.26 |
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.