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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,900 | 52.46 | 4.81 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,300 | 44.52 | 4.79 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,400 | 38.94 | 4.64 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAC | $6,700 | 28.02 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,900 | 52.46 | 4.81 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,300 | 44.52 | 4.79 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $5,200 | 24.48 | 4.71 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,400 | 38.94 | 4.64 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,100 | 23.78 | 4.66 |
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $4,600 | 13.43 | 2.92 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $3,900 | 12.79 | 3.28 |
| Ochai Agbaji | UTA | $3,900 | 9.89 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,100 | 23.78 | 4.66 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $3,900 | 12.79 | 3.28 |
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $4,600 | 13.43 | 2.92 |
| Ochai Agbaji | UTA | $3,900 | 9.89 | 2.54 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,300 | 21.42 | 4.04 |
| Simone Fontecchio | UTA | $4,500 | 17.99 | 4.00 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,800 | 12.16 | 3.20 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $3,800 | 11.43 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,300 | 21.42 | 4.04 |
| Simone Fontecchio | UTA | $4,500 | 17.99 | 4.00 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,800 | 12.16 | 3.20 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $3,800 | 11.43 | 3.01 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NY | $9,000 | 41.81 | 4.65 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,700 | 38.77 | 5.03 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,600 | 30.26 | 4.58 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $4,300 | 17.50 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,700 | 38.77 | 5.03 |
| Julius Randle | NY | $9,000 | 41.81 | 4.65 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,600 | 30.26 | 4.58 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $4,300 | 17.50 | 4.07 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,100 | 56.36 | 4.66 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,800 | 37.51 | 4.81 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,500 | 36.20 | 4.83 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,400 | 31.05 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,500 | 36.20 | 4.83 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,800 | 37.51 | 4.81 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,100 | 56.36 | 4.66 |
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $6,800 | 29.53 | 4.34 |
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.