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 | $11,500 | 48.56 | 4.22 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,200 | 39.82 | 3.90 |
| Brandon Williams | DAL | $6,000 | 36.87 | 6.14 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,800 | 35.99 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Williams | DAL | $6,000 | 36.87 | 6.14 |
| Tyus Jones | DAL | $3,700 | 19.00 | 5.14 |
| Javon Small | MEM | $5,300 | 25.47 | 4.80 |
| Craig Porter | CLE | $4,000 | 17.11 | 4.28 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $4,300 | 19.50 | 4.53 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,900 | 18.75 | 4.81 |
| AJ Johnson | DAL | $3,500 | 12.04 | 3.44 |
| Ochai Agbaji | BKN | $3,700 | 11.61 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,900 | 18.75 | 4.81 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $4,300 | 19.50 | 4.53 |
| AJ Johnson | DAL | $3,500 | 12.04 | 3.44 |
| Ochai Agbaji | BKN | $3,700 | 11.61 | 3.14 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $4,200 | 22.59 | 5.38 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,700 | 10.25 | 2.77 |
| Ron Harper | BOS | $3,700 | 7.30 | 1.97 |
| Josh Minott | BKN | $3,500 | 5.47 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $4,200 | 22.59 | 5.38 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,700 | 10.25 | 2.77 |
| Ron Harper | BOS | $3,700 | 7.30 | 1.97 |
| Josh Minott | BKN | $3,500 | 5.47 | 1.56 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,000 | 23.25 | 4.65 |
| Taylor Hendricks | MEM | $4,500 | 21.25 | 4.72 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,800 | 13.92 | 3.66 |
| Pete Nance | MIL | $3,600 | 5.42 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hendricks | MEM | $4,500 | 21.25 | 4.72 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,000 | 23.25 | 4.65 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,800 | 13.92 | 3.66 |
| Pete Nance | MIL | $3,600 | 5.42 | 1.50 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,600 | 58.61 | 4.65 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,300 | 38.06 | 4.59 |
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $5,000 | 31.24 | 6.25 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $6,300 | 28.20 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $5,000 | 31.24 | 6.25 |
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $4,400 | 25.15 | 5.72 |
| Nikola Vucevic | BOS | $5,000 | 23.68 | 4.74 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,600 | 58.61 | 4.65 |
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.