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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $12,500 | 54.14 | 4.33 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,200 | 37.22 | 4.54 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $7,200 | 33.24 | 4.62 |
| Darius Garland | LAC | $6,700 | 33.13 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland | LAC | $6,700 | 33.13 | 4.95 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,800 | 23.38 | 4.87 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $7,200 | 33.24 | 4.62 |
| Nolan Traore | BKN | $4,600 | 21.01 | 4.57 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $4,200 | 20.95 | 4.99 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,000 | 14.76 | 3.69 |
| MarJon Beauchamp | PHI | $3,900 | 12.72 | 3.26 |
| Jamir Watkins | WAS | $4,000 | 12.67 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $4,200 | 20.95 | 4.99 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,000 | 14.76 | 3.69 |
| Ochai Agbaji | BKN | $3,600 | 11.82 | 3.28 |
| MarJon Beauchamp | PHI | $3,900 | 12.72 | 3.26 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Minott | BKN | $4,000 | 20.91 | 5.23 |
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $4,600 | 16.84 | 3.66 |
| Leaky Black | WAS | $4,000 | 14.15 | 3.54 |
| Jett Howard | ORL | $3,900 | 13.57 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Minott | BKN | $4,000 | 20.91 | 5.23 |
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $4,600 | 16.84 | 3.66 |
| Chaney Johnson | BKN | $3,500 | 12.57 | 3.59 |
| Leaky Black | WAS | $4,000 | 14.15 | 3.54 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,800 | 26.89 | 4.64 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,500 | 22.22 | 4.04 |
| E.J. Liddell | BKN | $3,500 | 13.51 | 3.86 |
| Pete Nance | MIL | $3,600 | 5.75 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,800 | 26.89 | 4.64 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,500 | 22.22 | 4.04 |
| E.J. Liddell | BKN | $3,500 | 13.51 | 3.86 |
| Pete Nance | MIL | $3,600 | 5.75 | 1.60 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 58.92 | 4.60 |
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $6,300 | 30.20 | 4.79 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $5,300 | 29.85 | 5.63 |
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $5,600 | 28.86 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $5,300 | 29.85 | 5.63 |
| Adem Bona | PHI | $4,300 | 23.44 | 5.45 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $5,300 | 28.79 | 5.43 |
| Brook Lopez | LAC | $4,700 | 25.24 | 5.37 |
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.