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 | 47.59 | 4.41 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,000 | 44.24 | 4.42 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,100 | 39.48 | 4.34 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,100 | 38.13 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Carter | SAC | $4,700 | 29.38 | 6.25 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,100 | 38.13 | 4.71 |
| Scoot Henderson | POR | $5,200 | 23.93 | 4.60 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $6,500 | 29.02 | 4.46 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quenton Jackson | IND | $3,900 | 26.51 | 6.80 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | MIN | $5,300 | 25.64 | 4.84 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $4,000 | 19.89 | 4.97 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,000 | 19.88 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quenton Jackson | IND | $3,900 | 26.51 | 6.80 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,000 | 19.88 | 4.97 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $4,000 | 19.89 | 4.97 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | MIN | $5,300 | 25.64 | 4.84 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Riley | WAS | $4,800 | 29.58 | 6.16 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $4,500 | 24.07 | 5.35 |
| Gui Santos | GS | $5,800 | 23.39 | 4.03 |
| Myron Gardner | MIA | $4,000 | 23.19 | 5.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Riley | WAS | $4,800 | 29.58 | 6.16 |
| Myron Gardner | MIA | $4,000 | 23.19 | 5.80 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $4,500 | 24.07 | 5.35 |
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $4,200 | 18.86 | 4.49 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,300 | 39.67 | 4.78 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,600 | 35.17 | 4.63 |
| Grant Williams | CHA | $3,700 | 24.79 | 6.70 |
| Anthony Gill | WAS | $4,100 | 22.20 | 5.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Williams | CHA | $3,700 | 24.79 | 6.70 |
| Anthony Gill | WAS | $4,100 | 22.20 | 5.42 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,300 | 39.67 | 4.78 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,600 | 35.17 | 4.63 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 57.24 | 4.47 |
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $4,700 | 37.53 | 7.99 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,500 | 35.56 | 4.74 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | UTA | $6,800 | 34.33 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $4,700 | 37.53 | 7.99 |
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $4,600 | 27.97 | 6.08 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner | CHA | $4,200 | 23.77 | 5.66 |
| Adem Bona | PHI | $3,800 | 21.42 | 5.64 |
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.