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 | $9,700 | 53.28 | 5.49 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,200 | 51.57 | 5.06 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,100 | 51.18 | 5.07 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,400 | 41.79 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skylar Mays | LAL | $3,000 | 21.63 | 7.21 |
| Jose Alvarado | NOP | $4,000 | 23.90 | 5.98 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,700 | 53.28 | 5.49 |
| Dyson Daniels | NOP | $4,300 | 22.76 | 5.29 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,700 | 53.28 | 5.49 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,600 | 41.45 | 5.45 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $7,700 | 38.57 | 5.01 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,400 | 36.39 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $5,800 | 34.33 | 5.92 |
| Jordan Hawkins | NOP | $3,800 | 22.39 | 5.89 |
| Klay Thompson | GSW | $6,100 | 35.14 | 5.76 |
| Luke Kennard | MEM | $5,000 | 27.71 | 5.54 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 52.42 | 5.29 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,100 | 44.65 | 5.51 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,600 | 41.45 | 5.45 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,300 | 36.83 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $5,800 | 34.33 | 5.92 |
| Klay Thompson | GSW | $6,100 | 35.14 | 5.76 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,100 | 44.65 | 5.51 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,600 | 41.45 | 5.45 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 61.07 | 5.22 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 52.42 | 5.29 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,500 | 49.62 | 4.73 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,900 | 46.82 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,100 | 44.65 | 5.51 |
| Dario Saric | GSW | $4,700 | 25.86 | 5.50 |
| Naji Marshall | NOP | $4,400 | 23.85 | 5.42 |
| John Collins | UTA | $5,500 | 29.72 | 5.40 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 61.07 | 5.22 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,500 | 49.62 | 4.73 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,900 | 46.82 | 5.26 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,500 | 40.86 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | GSW | $4,700 | 25.86 | 5.50 |
| John Collins | UTA | $5,500 | 29.72 | 5.40 |
| Xavier Tillman | MEM | $5,400 | 28.91 | 5.35 |
| Kelly Olynyk | UTA | $4,500 | 23.96 | 5.32 |
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.