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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,800 | 42.91 | 4.88 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,400 | 41.01 | 4.88 |
| James Harden | CLE | $9,100 | 40.91 | 4.50 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,500 | 38.31 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killian Hayes | SAC | $3,100 | 21.87 | 7.05 |
| Coby White | CHA | $4,800 | 25.25 | 5.26 |
| Dejounte Murray | NOP | $6,900 | 34.08 | 4.94 |
| Kris Dunn | LAC | $4,500 | 22.20 | 4.93 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,200 | 41.61 | 4.52 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 40.67 | 4.28 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,600 | 37.93 | 4.99 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,600 | 36.58 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killian Hayes | SAC | $3,100 | 21.87 | 7.05 |
| Landry Shamet | NYK | $3,600 | 20.16 | 5.60 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | LAC | $6,100 | 32.53 | 5.33 |
| Coby White | CHA | $4,800 | 25.25 | 5.26 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,300 | 44.08 | 4.74 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,600 | 42.88 | 4.99 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $8,100 | 38.28 | 4.73 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,600 | 37.93 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennedict Mathurin | LAC | $6,100 | 32.53 | 5.33 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,600 | 42.88 | 4.99 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,600 | 37.93 | 4.99 |
| Daeqwon Plowden | SAC | $4,300 | 21.17 | 4.92 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,400 | 41.77 | 4.44 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,700 | 37.94 | 4.36 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,300 | 37.11 | 4.47 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $7,500 | 36.36 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,700 | 33.24 | 4.96 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,300 | 31.19 | 4.95 |
| Daeqwon Plowden | SAC | $4,300 | 21.17 | 4.92 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $7,500 | 36.36 | 4.85 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,100 | 63.45 | 5.24 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,700 | 43.65 | 5.02 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,900 | 38.69 | 4.35 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,300 | 37.11 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,100 | 63.45 | 5.24 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,700 | 43.65 | 5.02 |
| Brook Lopez | LAC | $4,700 | 23.27 | 4.95 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $5,500 | 26.77 | 4.87 |
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.