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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,100 | 50.12 | 5.51 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,600 | 39.52 | 4.60 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,400 | 37.71 | 4.49 |
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $7,900 | 37.41 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $3,300 | 21.55 | 6.53 |
| Reggie Jackson | DEN | $6,000 | 35.20 | 5.87 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,100 | 50.12 | 5.51 |
| Patrick Beverley | PHI | $4,000 | 21.89 | 5.47 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,100 | 50.12 | 5.51 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,700 | 41.36 | 4.75 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,300 | 40.95 | 4.93 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,200 | 38.04 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $3,300 | 21.55 | 6.53 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,100 | 50.12 | 5.51 |
| Patrick Beverley | PHI | $4,000 | 21.89 | 5.47 |
| Jrue Holiday | BOS | $6,900 | 35.25 | 5.11 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,100 | 46.75 | 4.63 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,700 | 41.36 | 4.75 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,600 | 39.52 | 4.60 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,800 | 39.29 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,800 | 39.29 | 5.04 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,700 | 41.36 | 4.75 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $5,600 | 26.27 | 4.69 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $7,400 | 34.50 | 4.66 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,900 | 48.41 | 4.89 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,100 | 46.75 | 4.63 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,900 | 45.81 | 5.15 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,800 | 43.11 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,900 | 45.81 | 5.15 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,800 | 43.11 | 4.90 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,900 | 48.41 | 4.89 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,100 | 39.55 | 4.88 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,400 | 69.08 | 5.57 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,800 | 43.11 | 4.90 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,100 | 39.55 | 4.88 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $8,000 | 35.59 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,400 | 69.08 | 5.57 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NOP | $6,800 | 33.76 | 4.96 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,800 | 43.11 | 4.90 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,100 | 39.55 | 4.88 |
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.