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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,300 | 65.91 | 5.36 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,400 | 48.54 | 5.16 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,300 | 47.96 | 4.66 |
| James Harden | PHI | $11,200 | 46.48 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davion Mitchell | SAC | $4,200 | 29.80 | 7.09 |
| Shake Milton | PHI | $1,000 | 6.66 | 6.66 |
| Kyle Lowry | MIA | $5,900 | 34.53 | 5.85 |
| Immanuel Quickley | NYK | $4,300 | 24.88 | 5.78 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,400 | 48.54 | 5.16 |
| James Harden | PHI | $11,200 | 46.48 | 4.15 |
| Paul George | LAC | $9,800 | 43.33 | 4.42 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $9,300 | 41.07 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matisse Thybulle | PHI | $2,000 | 14.41 | 7.21 |
| Davion Mitchell | SAC | $4,200 | 29.80 | 7.09 |
| Luke Kennard | LAC | $4,500 | 26.14 | 5.81 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $4,500 | 25.94 | 5.76 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,900 | 55.77 | 5.12 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,000 | 51.31 | 5.13 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,300 | 39.99 | 4.82 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,900 | 39.37 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Gill | WAS | $1,800 | 16.63 | 9.24 |
| Matisse Thybulle | PHI | $2,000 | 14.41 | 7.21 |
| Naji Marshall | NOP | $4,200 | 25.24 | 6.01 |
| Luke Kennard | LAC | $4,500 | 26.14 | 5.81 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,600 | 61.77 | 4.90 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,900 | 55.77 | 5.12 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,000 | 51.31 | 5.13 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $9,100 | 44.98 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Gill | WAS | $1,800 | 16.63 | 9.24 |
| Naji Marshall | NOP | $4,200 | 25.24 | 6.01 |
| Chris Boucher | TOR | $4,000 | 21.83 | 5.46 |
| Obi Toppin | NYK | $3,500 | 18.94 | 5.41 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,600 | 61.77 | 4.90 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,500 | 48.62 | 5.12 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $9,100 | 44.98 | 4.94 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $9,400 | 39.65 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Gibson | WAS | $1,000 | 7.10 | 7.10 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,400 | 30.52 | 5.65 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | NYK | $4,200 | 23.47 | 5.59 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,500 | 35.54 | 5.47 |
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.