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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,800 | 54.06 | 5.52 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,000 | 49.60 | 5.51 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,800 | 48.28 | 5.49 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $8,500 | 45.25 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $5,000 | 33.49 | 6.70 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,800 | 54.06 | 5.52 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,000 | 49.60 | 5.51 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,800 | 48.28 | 5.49 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,700 | 36.67 | 4.76 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,500 | 35.88 | 4.78 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $5,900 | 28.68 | 4.86 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $5,700 | 28.13 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $5,100 | 25.57 | 5.01 |
| Malik Beasley | DET | $4,600 | 22.81 | 4.96 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $5,700 | 28.13 | 4.93 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $5,900 | 28.68 | 4.86 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,500 | 45.82 | 4.82 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,200 | 40.12 | 4.89 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,700 | 36.67 | 4.76 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,100 | 35.32 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,300 | 32.51 | 5.16 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,100 | 35.32 | 4.97 |
| Malik Beasley | DET | $4,600 | 22.81 | 4.96 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $5,700 | 28.13 | 4.93 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 58.53 | 5.18 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,200 | 47.01 | 5.11 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,500 | 45.82 | 4.82 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,400 | 44.81 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,800 | 43.05 | 7.42 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,400 | 44.81 | 5.33 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,200 | 37.68 | 5.23 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 58.53 | 5.18 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 65.46 | 5.69 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 58.53 | 5.18 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,600 | 47.04 | 5.47 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,800 | 43.05 | 7.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,800 | 43.05 | 7.42 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 65.46 | 5.69 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,600 | 47.04 | 5.47 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 58.53 | 5.18 |
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.