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 | $10,600 | 52.17 | 4.92 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,800 | 36.27 | 4.12 |
| Jeremiah Fears | NO | $5,100 | 28.04 | 5.50 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $5,300 | 26.69 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nembhard | DAL | $3,500 | 22.21 | 6.35 |
| Jeremiah Fears | NO | $5,100 | 28.04 | 5.50 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $5,300 | 26.69 | 5.04 |
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $3,900 | 19.49 | 5.00 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,100 | 27.54 | 5.40 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $5,000 | 24.93 | 4.99 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,100 | 20.36 | 4.97 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,400 | 17.38 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,100 | 27.54 | 5.40 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $5,000 | 24.93 | 4.99 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,100 | 20.36 | 4.97 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,000 | 17.06 | 4.26 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Wilson | BKN | $3,500 | 12.53 | 3.58 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,800 | 12.11 | 3.19 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,700 | 11.87 | 3.21 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $4,200 | 11.54 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Wilson | BKN | $3,500 | 12.53 | 3.58 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,700 | 11.87 | 3.21 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,800 | 12.11 | 3.19 |
| Spencer Jones | DEN | $3,700 | 10.79 | 2.92 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 51.94 | 4.52 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,500 | 37.85 | 4.45 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,400 | 36.56 | 4.35 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,600 | 26.62 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,400 | 26.52 | 4.91 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,600 | 26.62 | 4.75 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 51.94 | 4.52 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,500 | 37.85 | 4.45 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 58.59 | 4.58 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,400 | 41.74 | 5.64 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,400 | 36.16 | 4.89 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,000 | 33.12 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Huff | IND | $4,200 | 24.57 | 5.85 |
| Paul Reed | DET | $4,200 | 24.12 | 5.74 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,400 | 41.74 | 5.64 |
| Quinten Post | GS | $4,500 | 23.23 | 5.16 |
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.