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 | 62.68 | 5.01 |
| James Harden | PHI | $9,700 | 50.43 | 5.20 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,600 | 44.73 | 4.22 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,500 | 41.49 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $6,100 | 32.57 | 5.34 |
| James Harden | PHI | $9,700 | 50.43 | 5.20 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,900 | 34.81 | 5.04 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $7,400 | 37.17 | 5.02 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PHI | $9,700 | 50.43 | 5.20 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,400 | 43.81 | 4.66 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,500 | 41.49 | 4.37 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,800 | 36.39 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $6,100 | 32.57 | 5.34 |
| James Harden | PHI | $9,700 | 50.43 | 5.20 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $4,100 | 21.17 | 5.16 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $4,600 | 23.03 | 5.01 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,500 | 53.30 | 5.08 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,900 | 50.72 | 4.65 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,400 | 43.81 | 4.66 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,800 | 36.39 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $4,100 | 21.17 | 5.16 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,500 | 53.30 | 5.08 |
| Quentin Grimes | NYK | $4,900 | 24.03 | 4.90 |
| RJ Barrett | NYK | $7,200 | 35.25 | 4.90 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 55.72 | 4.49 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,500 | 53.30 | 5.08 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,900 | 50.72 | 4.65 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $9,100 | 42.75 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $5,000 | 26.13 | 5.23 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,500 | 53.30 | 5.08 |
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $4,400 | 21.62 | 4.91 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,400 | 30.48 | 4.76 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 62.70 | 5.23 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 55.72 | 4.49 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,400 | 53.25 | 4.67 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHX | $7,600 | 33.09 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $5,000 | 26.13 | 5.23 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 62.70 | 5.23 |
| Steven Adams | MEM | $5,100 | 25.75 | 5.05 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $5,200 | 26.17 | 5.03 |
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.