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 | NY | $9,400 | 42.30 | 4.50 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $6,900 | 28.26 | 4.10 |
| Scoot Henderson | POR | $5,400 | 20.62 | 3.82 |
| Javon Small | MEM | $5,800 | 19.39 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,400 | 42.30 | 4.50 |
| Jose Alvarado | NY | $4,300 | 18.35 | 4.27 |
| Bones Hyland | MIN | $4,400 | 18.23 | 4.14 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $6,900 | 28.26 | 4.10 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Payton | GS | $5,800 | 25.07 | 4.32 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $4,400 | 18.81 | 4.27 |
| Will Richard | GS | $4,300 | 14.32 | 3.33 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $3,900 | 14.26 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Payton | GS | $5,800 | 25.07 | 4.32 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $4,400 | 18.81 | 4.27 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $3,900 | 14.26 | 3.66 |
| Will Richard | GS | $4,300 | 14.32 | 3.33 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaney Johnson | BKN | $4,700 | 19.11 | 4.07 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $4,000 | 13.33 | 3.33 |
| Tyler Burton | MEM | $3,800 | 12.55 | 3.30 |
| Mohamed Diawara | NY | $3,700 | 10.26 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaney Johnson | BKN | $4,700 | 19.11 | 4.07 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $4,000 | 13.33 | 3.33 |
| Tyler Burton | MEM | $3,800 | 12.55 | 3.30 |
| Mohamed Diawara | NY | $3,700 | 10.26 | 2.77 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,200 | 34.52 | 4.21 |
| Taylor Hendricks | MEM | $5,200 | 19.05 | 3.66 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,600 | 11.45 | 1.73 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | HOU | $3,800 | 7.40 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,200 | 34.52 | 4.21 |
| Taylor Hendricks | MEM | $5,200 | 19.05 | 3.66 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | HOU | $3,800 | 7.40 | 1.95 |
| E.J. Liddell | BKN | $3,900 | 7.27 | 1.86 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,000 | 57.36 | 4.41 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,700 | 39.40 | 4.53 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,800 | 35.99 | 4.61 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,600 | 34.34 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,600 | 34.34 | 5.20 |
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $5,800 | 27.42 | 4.73 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,800 | 35.99 | 4.61 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $5,900 | 26.83 | 4.55 |
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.