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 | $12,600 | 59.62 | 4.73 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,200 | 51.24 | 5.02 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,100 | 50.26 | 4.98 |
| James Harden | PHI | $10,000 | 47.59 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Brogdon | BOS | $5,100 | 30.43 | 5.97 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $3,900 | 22.88 | 5.87 |
| Dennis Schroder | LAL | $4,700 | 27.38 | 5.83 |
| Immanuel Quickley | NYK | $4,500 | 26.18 | 5.82 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PHI | $10,000 | 47.59 | 4.76 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 47.26 | 4.98 |
| Paul George | LAC | $9,300 | 46.47 | 5.00 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,400 | 44.83 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Brogdon | BOS | $5,100 | 30.43 | 5.97 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $3,900 | 22.88 | 5.87 |
| Immanuel Quickley | NYK | $4,500 | 26.18 | 5.82 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $4,800 | 27.16 | 5.66 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,900 | 51.63 | 5.21 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,000 | 50.79 | 4.62 |
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $10,500 | 50.49 | 4.81 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,500 | 47.39 | 5.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,500 | 47.39 | 5.58 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,600 | 35.68 | 5.41 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | ATL | $6,500 | 34.98 | 5.38 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $4,600 | 24.77 | 5.38 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 52.82 | 4.26 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,900 | 51.63 | 5.21 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,000 | 50.79 | 4.62 |
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $10,500 | 50.49 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | HOU | $3,400 | 19.72 | 5.80 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,500 | 47.39 | 5.58 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,600 | 35.68 | 5.41 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $4,600 | 24.77 | 5.38 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,500 | 59.76 | 5.20 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 52.82 | 4.26 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,300 | 50.37 | 4.89 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $10,400 | 45.73 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $4,700 | 27.14 | 5.77 |
| Nick Richards | CHA | $4,000 | 21.84 | 5.46 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $5,100 | 27.71 | 5.43 |
| Robert Williams | BOS | $4,300 | 22.93 | 5.33 |
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.