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 | $10,400 | 52.08 | 5.01 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,700 | 47.56 | 4.90 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,800 | 46.88 | 5.33 |
| James Harden | PHI | $9,600 | 46.86 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Anthony Melton | PHI | $4,000 | 27.25 | 6.81 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $6,000 | 38.75 | 6.46 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $6,500 | 37.70 | 5.80 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | HOU | $7,600 | 41.57 | 5.47 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PHI | $9,600 | 46.86 | 4.88 |
| Paul George | LAC | $9,300 | 45.38 | 4.88 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $9,200 | 44.51 | 4.84 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,600 | 37.19 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Anthony Melton | PHI | $4,000 | 27.25 | 6.81 |
| Luke Kennard | LAC | $4,200 | 26.48 | 6.30 |
| Buddy Hield | IND | $5,900 | 33.45 | 5.67 |
| John Konchar | MEM | $4,100 | 22.54 | 5.50 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $10,000 | 52.85 | 5.28 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $6,500 | 37.70 | 5.80 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,100 | 37.26 | 5.25 |
| Buddy Hield | IND | $5,900 | 33.45 | 5.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kennard | LAC | $4,200 | 26.48 | 6.30 |
| Deni Avdija | WAS | $3,900 | 22.74 | 5.83 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $6,500 | 37.70 | 5.80 |
| Buddy Hield | IND | $5,900 | 33.45 | 5.67 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,500 | 61.20 | 4.90 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,100 | 37.26 | 5.25 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $7,000 | 36.16 | 5.17 |
| Isaiah Stewart | DET | $5,200 | 30.15 | 5.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | WAS | $3,900 | 22.74 | 5.83 |
| Isaiah Stewart | DET | $5,200 | 30.15 | 5.80 |
| Marcus Morris Sr. | LAC | $4,900 | 28.35 | 5.79 |
| Jalen Smith | IND | $5,500 | 30.00 | 5.45 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,500 | 61.20 | 4.90 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,900 | 49.57 | 5.57 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $8,200 | 41.29 | 5.04 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $5,500 | 36.61 | 6.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Turner | IND | $5,500 | 36.61 | 6.66 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $5,200 | 31.19 | 6.00 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,000 | 29.06 | 5.81 |
| Isaiah Stewart | DET | $5,200 | 30.15 | 5.80 |
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.