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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $8,700 | 40.55 | 4.66 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $9,400 | 39.64 | 4.22 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $11,000 | 32.31 | 2.94 |
| Scoot Henderson | POR | $6,700 | 29.61 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Mann | CHA | $5,400 | 25.86 | 4.79 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $8,700 | 40.55 | 4.66 |
| Dyson Daniels | NO | $3,900 | 17.59 | 4.51 |
| Scoot Henderson | POR | $6,700 | 29.61 | 4.42 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $4,000 | 20.32 | 5.08 |
| Jared Butler | WAS | $4,500 | 19.86 | 4.41 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,300 | 18.06 | 4.20 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $8,500 | 17.79 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $4,000 | 20.32 | 5.08 |
| Jared Butler | WAS | $4,500 | 19.86 | 4.41 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,300 | 18.06 | 4.20 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $3,600 | 14.04 | 3.90 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $6,900 | 34.90 | 5.06 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $6,800 | 29.42 | 4.33 |
| Jordan Nwora | TOR | $4,900 | 25.82 | 5.27 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $5,600 | 24.59 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Bertans | CHA | $4,200 | 22.73 | 5.41 |
| Jordan Nwora | TOR | $4,900 | 25.82 | 5.27 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $6,900 | 34.90 | 5.06 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $4,700 | 21.35 | 4.54 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 61.01 | 5.08 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,300 | 41.36 | 4.45 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,300 | 38.42 | 4.63 |
| Grant Williams | CHA | $5,500 | 23.14 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 61.01 | 5.08 |
| Jabari Walker | POR | $4,800 | 22.89 | 4.77 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,300 | 38.42 | 4.63 |
| Trendon Watford | BKN | $5,000 | 22.99 | 4.60 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $7,700 | 39.45 | 5.12 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $8,200 | 39.09 | 4.77 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $7,500 | 34.82 | 4.64 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,300 | 33.58 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Vukcevic | WAS | $3,600 | 20.59 | 5.72 |
| Jalen Smith | IND | $4,900 | 25.61 | 5.23 |
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $7,700 | 39.45 | 5.12 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $8,200 | 39.09 | 4.77 |
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.