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 | 49.60 | 3.97 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,300 | 47.73 | 4.22 |
| Darius Garland | LAC | $7,100 | 34.52 | 4.86 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $7,100 | 32.24 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland | LAC | $7,100 | 34.52 | 4.86 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $7,100 | 32.24 | 4.54 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $4,900 | 21.04 | 4.29 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,300 | 47.73 | 4.22 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Payton | GS | $5,400 | 23.20 | 4.30 |
| Elijah Harkless | UTA | $4,200 | 19.33 | 4.60 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $4,300 | 18.82 | 4.38 |
| Will Richard | GS | $4,000 | 18.31 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Harkless | UTA | $4,200 | 19.33 | 4.60 |
| Will Richard | GS | $4,000 | 18.31 | 4.58 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $4,300 | 18.82 | 4.38 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $5,400 | 23.20 | 4.30 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Williams | UTA | $5,700 | 24.83 | 4.36 |
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $5,100 | 19.46 | 3.82 |
| Jalen Slawson | IND | $3,900 | 17.88 | 4.59 |
| Chaney Johnson | BKN | $4,600 | 16.57 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Slawson | IND | $3,900 | 17.88 | 4.59 |
| Cody Williams | UTA | $5,700 | 24.83 | 4.36 |
| Tyler Burton | MEM | $3,500 | 14.03 | 4.01 |
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $5,100 | 19.46 | 3.82 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,000 | 35.52 | 4.44 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,000 | 31.77 | 3.97 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,600 | 28.32 | 4.29 |
| Leonard Miller | CHI | $5,500 | 23.17 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,000 | 35.52 | 4.44 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,600 | 28.32 | 4.29 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,000 | 16.91 | 4.23 |
| Leonard Miller | CHI | $5,500 | 23.17 | 4.21 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,900 | 56.10 | 4.35 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,700 | 37.35 | 4.85 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,500 | 33.58 | 5.17 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $5,800 | 28.87 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yves Missi | NO | $4,200 | 23.54 | 5.61 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,500 | 33.58 | 5.17 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $5,800 | 28.87 | 4.98 |
| Brook Lopez | LAC | $4,500 | 22.42 | 4.98 |
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.