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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $9,500 | 55.13 | 5.80 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,100 | 49.16 | 5.40 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,300 | 43.10 | 5.19 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,500 | 38.60 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $9,500 | 55.13 | 5.80 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,100 | 49.16 | 5.40 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,300 | 43.10 | 5.19 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,500 | 38.60 | 5.15 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,500 | 38.60 | 5.15 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $5,700 | 29.81 | 5.23 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,100 | 27.13 | 5.32 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $5,500 | 26.41 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,100 | 27.13 | 5.32 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $5,700 | 29.81 | 5.23 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,500 | 38.60 | 5.15 |
| Kris Dunn | LAC | $3,800 | 18.73 | 4.93 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,800 | 37.02 | 5.44 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,900 | 35.47 | 5.14 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $5,700 | 29.81 | 5.23 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,000 | 29.72 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,800 | 37.02 | 5.44 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,100 | 27.13 | 5.32 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $5,700 | 29.81 | 5.23 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,900 | 35.47 | 5.14 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,500 | 42.83 | 5.04 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,800 | 37.02 | 5.44 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,900 | 35.47 | 5.14 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,900 | 31.52 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,800 | 37.02 | 5.44 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,900 | 31.52 | 5.34 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,900 | 35.47 | 5.14 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,500 | 42.83 | 5.04 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 67.09 | 5.83 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,300 | 52.42 | 5.64 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,700 | 42.86 | 5.57 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,100 | 34.43 | 5.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 67.09 | 5.83 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,300 | 52.42 | 5.64 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,100 | 34.43 | 5.64 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,700 | 42.86 | 5.57 |
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.