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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $10,800 | 49.96 | 4.63 |
| James Harden | PHI | $9,700 | 44.40 | 4.58 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,300 | 35.43 | 4.27 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,000 | 34.99 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jevon Carter | MIL | $3,300 | 23.98 | 7.27 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | BOS | $4,800 | 26.50 | 5.52 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,900 | 31.77 | 5.38 |
| Shake Milton | PHI | $5,200 | 27.49 | 5.29 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PHI | $9,700 | 44.40 | 4.58 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,200 | 41.24 | 4.48 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,000 | 34.99 | 5.00 |
| Jordan Clarkson | UTA | $7,400 | 33.30 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jevon Carter | MIL | $3,300 | 23.98 | 7.27 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $5,500 | 31.49 | 5.72 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | BOS | $4,800 | 26.50 | 5.52 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,900 | 31.77 | 5.38 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,000 | 50.27 | 4.57 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 45.87 | 4.68 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,200 | 41.24 | 4.48 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,900 | 39.23 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $5,500 | 31.49 | 5.72 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,600 | 36.09 | 5.47 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $4,900 | 26.18 | 5.34 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $4,200 | 21.92 | 5.22 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,900 | 53.23 | 4.47 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,000 | 50.27 | 4.57 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $9,500 | 46.18 | 4.86 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 45.87 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,600 | 36.09 | 5.47 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | NOP | $4,400 | 23.89 | 5.43 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,600 | 30.33 | 5.42 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $4,900 | 26.18 | 5.34 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,700 | 57.09 | 4.88 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $11,100 | 54.75 | 4.93 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,900 | 53.23 | 4.47 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,400 | 44.90 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | PHX | $7,200 | 39.80 | 5.53 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | NOP | $4,400 | 23.89 | 5.43 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,600 | 30.33 | 5.42 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $5,300 | 27.33 | 5.16 |
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.