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 | $12,000 | 62.44 | 5.20 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,000 | 52.29 | 5.23 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,600 | 51.40 | 5.35 |
| James Harden | PHI | $9,700 | 48.11 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Anthony | ORL | $5,000 | 28.48 | 5.70 |
| Markelle Fultz | ORL | $5,900 | 32.41 | 5.49 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $7,200 | 39.08 | 5.43 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $7,600 | 40.73 | 5.36 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PHI | $9,700 | 48.11 | 4.96 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,200 | 45.87 | 4.99 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,600 | 45.69 | 5.31 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,300 | 39.72 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Anthony | ORL | $5,000 | 28.48 | 5.70 |
| OG Anunoby | TOR | $6,200 | 34.11 | 5.50 |
| Buddy Hield | IND | $6,000 | 32.75 | 5.46 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $4,700 | 25.28 | 5.38 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,600 | 55.07 | 5.19 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,400 | 50.57 | 4.86 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,200 | 45.87 | 4.99 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,600 | 45.69 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | TOR | $6,200 | 34.11 | 5.50 |
| Buddy Hield | IND | $6,000 | 32.75 | 5.46 |
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $4,900 | 26.57 | 5.42 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $4,700 | 25.28 | 5.38 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,600 | 55.07 | 5.19 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,400 | 50.57 | 4.86 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $10,100 | 48.97 | 4.85 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $9,300 | 45.20 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Sochan | SAS | $4,100 | 22.90 | 5.59 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,400 | 28.55 | 5.29 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $5,000 | 26.22 | 5.24 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,600 | 55.07 | 5.19 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,400 | 60.17 | 5.28 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,900 | 55.34 | 5.08 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $10,100 | 48.97 | 4.85 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $8,800 | 42.66 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | SAC | $3,000 | 18.73 | 6.24 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $5,800 | 31.91 | 5.50 |
| Steven Adams | MEM | $5,200 | 27.71 | 5.33 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,400 | 28.55 | 5.29 |
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.