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 | NYK | $10,000 | 49.50 | 4.95 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,600 | 47.27 | 4.92 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,100 | 46.82 | 5.15 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,300 | 45.21 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,000 | 26.46 | 5.29 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,100 | 46.82 | 5.15 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $6,400 | 32.17 | 5.03 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $4,300 | 21.58 | 5.02 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,100 | 41.59 | 5.86 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,900 | 39.07 | 4.95 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,900 | 38.74 | 4.35 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,200 | 34.43 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $5,000 | 29.62 | 5.92 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,100 | 41.59 | 5.86 |
| Johnny Juzang | UTA | $1,400 | 7.49 | 5.35 |
| Luke Kennard | MEM | $3,300 | 17.58 | 5.33 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $9,300 | 44.16 | 4.75 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,100 | 41.59 | 5.86 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,900 | 39.07 | 4.95 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $8,600 | 36.30 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $5,000 | 29.62 | 5.92 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,100 | 41.59 | 5.86 |
| Dillon Brooks | HOU | $3,700 | 21.33 | 5.76 |
| Johnny Juzang | UTA | $1,400 | 7.49 | 5.35 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,300 | 61.75 | 5.02 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,200 | 55.14 | 5.41 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $9,300 | 44.16 | 4.75 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,800 | 40.23 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,200 | 55.14 | 5.41 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $5,800 | 30.90 | 5.33 |
| Grant Williams | CHA | $5,000 | 26.59 | 5.32 |
| Andrew Wiggins | GSW | $5,400 | 28.27 | 5.23 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,200 | 68.38 | 5.60 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,300 | 61.75 | 5.02 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $11,100 | 55.67 | 5.01 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,200 | 55.14 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $4,700 | 26.65 | 5.67 |
| Trayce Jackson-Davis | GSW | $3,500 | 19.67 | 5.62 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,200 | 68.38 | 5.60 |
| Moussa Diabate | CHA | $4,400 | 24.01 | 5.46 |
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.