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 | 50.84 | 4.80 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $7,900 | 34.96 | 4.43 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $5,600 | 26.46 | 4.72 |
| Ryan Nembhard | DAL | $5,200 | 21.69 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,600 | 50.84 | 4.80 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $5,600 | 26.46 | 4.72 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $7,900 | 34.96 | 4.43 |
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $4,900 | 20.86 | 4.26 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $3,900 | 16.86 | 4.32 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $3,900 | 16.36 | 4.19 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,200 | 15.97 | 3.80 |
| A.J. Lawson | TOR | $3,700 | 10.60 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $3,900 | 16.86 | 4.32 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $3,900 | 16.36 | 4.19 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,200 | 15.97 | 3.80 |
| A.J. Lawson | TOR | $3,700 | 10.60 | 2.86 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,900 | 14.66 | 3.76 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,700 | 12.17 | 3.29 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,900 | 10.58 | 2.71 |
| Kyle Anderson | UTA | $3,800 | 9.15 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,900 | 14.66 | 3.76 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,700 | 12.17 | 3.29 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,900 | 10.58 | 2.71 |
| Kyle Anderson | UTA | $3,800 | 9.15 | 2.41 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,600 | 25.93 | 4.63 |
| Kevin Love | UTA | $3,800 | 17.65 | 4.64 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $3,900 | 6.12 | 1.57 |
| Zeke Nnaji | DEN | $3,600 | 5.37 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | UTA | $3,800 | 17.65 | 4.64 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,600 | 25.93 | 4.63 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $3,900 | 6.12 | 1.57 |
| Zeke Nnaji | DEN | $3,600 | 5.37 | 1.49 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 64.31 | 5.02 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,500 | 35.12 | 4.68 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,600 | 31.15 | 4.10 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $5,400 | 26.83 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 64.31 | 5.02 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $5,400 | 26.83 | 4.97 |
| Steven Adams | HOU | $4,300 | 20.85 | 4.85 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,500 | 35.12 | 4.68 |
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.