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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | BKN | $9,300 | 51.70 | 5.56 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 48.58 | 5.17 |
| James Harden | PHI | $9,600 | 47.46 | 4.94 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 46.63 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Quickley | NYK | $4,300 | 26.05 | 6.06 |
| Kyrie Irving | BKN | $9,300 | 51.70 | 5.56 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | HOU | $7,600 | 41.68 | 5.48 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAL | $4,500 | 23.39 | 5.20 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PHI | $9,600 | 47.46 | 4.94 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 46.63 | 4.91 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $9,800 | 44.36 | 4.53 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $8,300 | 41.94 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,500 | 29.53 | 6.56 |
| Josh Richardson | SAS | $3,900 | 22.88 | 5.87 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,000 | 27.04 | 5.41 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $3,300 | 17.29 | 5.24 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,900 | 60.83 | 6.14 |
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $10,000 | 46.94 | 4.69 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,900 | 40.09 | 4.50 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,000 | 37.32 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,500 | 29.53 | 6.56 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,900 | 60.83 | 6.14 |
| Josh Richardson | SAS | $3,900 | 22.88 | 5.87 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $6,500 | 36.41 | 5.60 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 62.79 | 5.61 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,900 | 60.83 | 6.14 |
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $10,000 | 46.94 | 4.69 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $9,200 | 46.05 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,900 | 60.83 | 6.14 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 62.79 | 5.61 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $6,500 | 36.41 | 5.60 |
| Jalen Smith | IND | $5,700 | 30.77 | 5.40 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 62.79 | 5.61 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,900 | 58.50 | 5.37 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,400 | 52.89 | 5.09 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $9,200 | 46.05 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 62.79 | 5.61 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $6,900 | 37.61 | 5.45 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,700 | 36.51 | 5.45 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $4,300 | 23.38 | 5.44 |
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.