Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
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 | $9,700 | 52.90 | 5.45 |
| James Harden | LAC | $8,700 | 48.99 | 5.63 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,600 | 46.07 | 5.36 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,700 | 36.83 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $8,700 | 48.99 | 5.63 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,700 | 52.90 | 5.45 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,600 | 46.07 | 5.36 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $4,800 | 23.77 | 4.95 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,700 | 36.83 | 4.78 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $5,500 | 28.97 | 5.27 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $5,900 | 28.74 | 4.87 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,300 | 26.23 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | LAC | $5,500 | 28.97 | 5.27 |
| Malik Beasley | DET | $4,100 | 21.15 | 5.16 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,300 | 26.23 | 4.95 |
| Dennis Schroder | DET | $4,200 | 20.50 | 4.88 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,000 | 37.37 | 5.34 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,400 | 30.45 | 4.76 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $5,500 | 28.97 | 5.27 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $5,900 | 28.74 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,000 | 37.37 | 5.34 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $5,500 | 28.97 | 5.27 |
| Malik Beasley | DET | $4,100 | 21.15 | 5.16 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $5,100 | 26.08 | 5.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,200 | 46.15 | 5.63 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,000 | 37.37 | 5.34 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,800 | 33.03 | 5.70 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,400 | 30.45 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,800 | 33.03 | 5.70 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,200 | 46.15 | 5.63 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,000 | 37.37 | 5.34 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,700 | 27.68 | 4.86 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 61.48 | 5.30 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,500 | 44.91 | 5.28 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,900 | 42.46 | 5.37 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,500 | 34.12 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,900 | 42.46 | 5.37 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 61.48 | 5.30 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,500 | 44.91 | 5.28 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,500 | 34.12 | 5.25 |
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.