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 | $10,800 | 55.46 | 5.14 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $8,600 | 41.50 | 4.83 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,700 | 40.55 | 4.66 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,500 | 36.41 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,800 | 55.46 | 5.14 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $5,500 | 27.10 | 4.93 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $8,600 | 41.50 | 4.83 |
| Ryan Nembhard | DAL | $4,600 | 22.11 | 4.81 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,500 | 27.22 | 4.95 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,600 | 22.01 | 4.78 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,000 | 19.44 | 4.86 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,900 | 17.22 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,500 | 27.22 | 4.95 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,000 | 19.44 | 4.86 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,600 | 22.01 | 4.78 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,900 | 17.22 | 4.42 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Phillips | CHI | $3,600 | 15.92 | 4.42 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,700 | 13.07 | 3.53 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,700 | 11.30 | 3.05 |
| Liam McNeeley | CHA | $3,700 | 10.54 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Phillips | CHI | $3,600 | 15.92 | 4.42 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,700 | 13.07 | 3.53 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,700 | 11.30 | 3.05 |
| Liam McNeeley | CHA | $3,700 | 10.54 | 2.85 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 52.02 | 4.41 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $6,000 | 27.48 | 4.58 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,700 | 26.79 | 4.70 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $3,800 | 13.05 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,700 | 26.79 | 4.70 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $6,000 | 27.48 | 4.58 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 52.02 | 4.41 |
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $3,600 | 12.68 | 3.52 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 62.07 | 4.85 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,700 | 38.85 | 5.04 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,400 | 38.32 | 5.18 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,600 | 36.92 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,300 | 33.95 | 5.39 |
| Luke Kornet | SA | $4,700 | 25.05 | 5.33 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,400 | 38.32 | 5.18 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,800 | 35.12 | 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.