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 | $12,500 | 61.49 | 4.92 |
| James Harden | PHI | $9,900 | 50.06 | 5.06 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,700 | 49.27 | 4.60 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $9,800 | 48.88 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | LAL | $3,800 | 25.09 | 6.60 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAL | $3,400 | 20.10 | 5.91 |
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $7,400 | 41.05 | 5.55 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,400 | 45.81 | 5.45 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PHI | $9,900 | 50.06 | 5.06 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,900 | 45.58 | 5.12 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,000 | 43.80 | 4.87 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,800 | 39.68 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonnie Walker IV | LAL | $4,000 | 24.67 | 6.17 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $3,400 | 20.14 | 5.92 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAL | $3,400 | 20.10 | 5.91 |
| Landry Shamet | PHX | $3,700 | 19.96 | 5.39 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,000 | 43.80 | 4.87 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $7,700 | 39.12 | 5.08 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | CHA | $7,500 | 35.22 | 4.70 |
| OG Anunoby | TOR | $7,400 | 34.71 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonnie Walker IV | LAL | $4,000 | 24.67 | 6.17 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $4,200 | 25.04 | 5.96 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $3,400 | 20.14 | 5.92 |
| Naji Marshall | NOP | $3,800 | 21.13 | 5.56 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,300 | 55.09 | 4.48 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $10,200 | 46.03 | 4.51 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $10,100 | 44.36 | 4.39 |
| Christian Wood | DAL | $7,900 | 40.03 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $4,200 | 25.04 | 5.96 |
| Aleksej Pokusevski | OKC | $4,300 | 25.30 | 5.88 |
| Naji Marshall | NOP | $3,800 | 21.13 | 5.56 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $3,500 | 19.46 | 5.56 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,500 | 57.55 | 5.00 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,300 | 55.09 | 4.48 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,600 | 49.95 | 5.20 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $10,100 | 44.36 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $4,700 | 32.00 | 6.81 |
| Thomas Bryant | LAL | $4,200 | 28.55 | 6.80 |
| Drew Eubanks | POR | $3,300 | 21.27 | 6.45 |
| Aleksej Pokusevski | OKC | $4,300 | 25.30 | 5.88 |
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.