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 | 59.24 | 4.74 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,200 | 50.09 | 4.91 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,800 | 49.85 | 5.09 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,100 | 49.33 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $3,400 | 19.57 | 5.76 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $6,200 | 32.98 | 5.32 |
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $8,300 | 44.06 | 5.31 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $4,200 | 22.13 | 5.27 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PHI | $9,900 | 47.06 | 4.75 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,900 | 46.57 | 5.23 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 44.84 | 4.87 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,500 | 44.39 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $6,200 | 32.98 | 5.32 |
| Buddy Hield | IND | $6,000 | 31.64 | 5.27 |
| Quentin Grimes | NYK | $4,700 | 24.77 | 5.27 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $4,200 | 22.13 | 5.27 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,900 | 56.36 | 5.17 |
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $10,700 | 48.21 | 4.51 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,800 | 47.66 | 4.41 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,900 | 46.57 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJ Martin | HOU | $3,700 | 24.95 | 6.74 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAC | $5,400 | 29.60 | 5.48 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,200 | 33.58 | 5.42 |
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $5,100 | 27.00 | 5.29 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,900 | 56.36 | 5.17 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,200 | 53.65 | 4.40 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $10,500 | 48.74 | 4.64 |
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $10,700 | 48.21 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJ Martin | HOU | $3,700 | 24.95 | 6.74 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAC | $5,400 | 29.60 | 5.48 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,200 | 33.58 | 5.42 |
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $5,100 | 27.00 | 5.29 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 61.67 | 5.14 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,300 | 57.39 | 5.08 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,600 | 55.96 | 5.28 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,200 | 53.65 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Hernangómez | NOP | $3,000 | 23.12 | 7.71 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $5,000 | 27.18 | 5.44 |
| Mason Plumlee | CHA | $5,900 | 31.97 | 5.42 |
| Nick Richards | CHA | $4,100 | 21.80 | 5.32 |
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.