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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PHI | $9,700 | 50.66 | 5.22 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,800 | 47.04 | 4.80 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,200 | 46.55 | 5.06 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $9,500 | 43.87 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Anthony Melton | PHI | $3,800 | 23.43 | 6.16 |
| Immanuel Quickley | NYK | $4,400 | 25.06 | 5.70 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $6,200 | 34.32 | 5.54 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | BOS | $4,800 | 25.63 | 5.34 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PHI | $9,700 | 50.66 | 5.22 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,200 | 46.55 | 5.06 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $9,500 | 43.87 | 4.62 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,200 | 42.26 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,400 | 35.63 | 6.60 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHI | $3,800 | 23.43 | 6.16 |
| Keon Johnson | POR | $3,000 | 18.25 | 6.08 |
| Buddy Hield | IND | $5,600 | 30.63 | 5.47 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 58.57 | 5.69 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,600 | 49.01 | 5.10 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,200 | 42.26 | 5.15 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,900 | 41.95 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,400 | 35.63 | 6.60 |
| Keon Johnson | POR | $3,000 | 18.25 | 6.08 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 58.57 | 5.69 |
| Troy Brown Jr. | LAL | $3,600 | 19.72 | 5.48 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 62.62 | 5.17 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 58.57 | 5.69 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,600 | 49.01 | 5.10 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,900 | 41.95 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 58.57 | 5.69 |
| Troy Brown Jr. | LAL | $3,600 | 19.72 | 5.48 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | DET | $5,900 | 31.92 | 5.41 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $5,900 | 31.68 | 5.37 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 62.62 | 5.17 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,000 | 58.64 | 5.33 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,900 | 47.05 | 5.29 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $7,900 | 40.70 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Jones | LAL | $3,000 | 20.14 | 6.71 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,000 | 58.64 | 5.33 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,900 | 47.05 | 5.29 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 62.62 | 5.17 |
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.