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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,100 | 53.06 | 5.25 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 49.54 | 5.22 |
| Kyrie Irving | BKN | $9,400 | 47.24 | 5.03 |
| James Harden | PHI | $9,000 | 46.18 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Quickley | NYK | $4,100 | 24.71 | 6.03 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | HOU | $7,300 | 42.71 | 5.85 |
| Tre Jones | SAS | $5,000 | 28.31 | 5.66 |
| Jaylen Nowell | MIN | $3,800 | 21.28 | 5.60 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PHI | $9,000 | 46.18 | 5.13 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,500 | 43.90 | 5.16 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $8,300 | 43.15 | 5.20 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $7,900 | 40.87 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | POR | $5,600 | 33.61 | 6.00 |
| Josh Richardson | SAS | $3,600 | 21.38 | 5.94 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $6,300 | 36.17 | 5.74 |
| Jaylen Nowell | MIN | $3,800 | 21.28 | 5.60 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 49.83 | 5.03 |
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $10,200 | 44.52 | 4.37 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,500 | 43.90 | 5.16 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $7,900 | 40.87 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | POR | $5,600 | 33.61 | 6.00 |
| Josh Richardson | SAS | $3,600 | 21.38 | 5.94 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $6,400 | 37.97 | 5.93 |
| KJ Martin | HOU | $4,100 | 23.50 | 5.73 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 49.83 | 5.03 |
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $10,200 | 44.52 | 4.37 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,900 | 41.84 | 4.70 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $7,600 | 40.81 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $6,400 | 37.97 | 5.93 |
| KJ Martin | HOU | $4,100 | 23.50 | 5.73 |
| Kelly Olynyk | UTA | $5,200 | 28.11 | 5.41 |
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $4,500 | 24.24 | 5.39 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,900 | 60.54 | 5.55 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 55.85 | 5.32 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,700 | 51.16 | 5.88 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $9,100 | 40.57 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,700 | 51.16 | 5.88 |
| Usman Garuba | HOU | $3,500 | 20.38 | 5.82 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $4,600 | 26.57 | 5.78 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,900 | 60.54 | 5.55 |
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.