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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,400 | 44.16 | 5.26 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,500 | 44.01 | 4.63 |
| Dejounte Murray | NOP | $8,200 | 42.98 | 5.24 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $9,200 | 42.01 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $4,300 | 25.22 | 5.87 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,200 | 41.37 | 5.75 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,400 | 44.16 | 5.26 |
| Dejounte Murray | NOP | $8,200 | 42.98 | 5.24 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,200 | 41.37 | 5.75 |
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $6,800 | 34.50 | 5.07 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $7,000 | 33.74 | 4.82 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $6,400 | 32.60 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $4,300 | 25.22 | 5.87 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,200 | 41.37 | 5.75 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $6,200 | 32.60 | 5.26 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $6,400 | 32.60 | 5.09 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,500 | 44.01 | 4.63 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $9,200 | 42.01 | 4.57 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,600 | 35.16 | 5.33 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $6,400 | 32.60 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Brooks | HOU | $4,500 | 26.23 | 5.83 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $5,000 | 26.77 | 5.35 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,600 | 35.16 | 5.33 |
| Keegan Murray | SAC | $5,600 | 28.60 | 5.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,700 | 38.36 | 4.98 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,600 | 35.16 | 5.33 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,300 | 32.28 | 4.42 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,800 | 29.63 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,600 | 26.38 | 5.73 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $5,000 | 26.77 | 5.35 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,600 | 35.16 | 5.33 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,800 | 29.63 | 5.11 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,100 | 68.25 | 5.64 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,600 | 53.55 | 5.58 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,900 | 46.50 | 5.23 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,300 | 31.36 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,600 | 26.38 | 5.73 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,100 | 68.25 | 5.64 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,600 | 53.55 | 5.58 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,900 | 46.50 | 5.23 |
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.