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 | $12,400 | 69.90 | 5.64 |
| James Harden | PHI | $10,100 | 52.77 | 5.22 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $10,000 | 52.02 | 5.20 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,900 | 49.83 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terance Mann | LAC | $3,900 | 23.62 | 6.06 |
| Jaylen Nowell | MIN | $4,200 | 24.72 | 5.89 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,400 | 69.90 | 5.64 |
| Immanuel Quickley | NYK | $7,600 | 40.74 | 5.36 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PHI | $10,100 | 52.77 | 5.22 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,600 | 48.40 | 5.63 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 42.61 | 4.49 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $9,100 | 41.04 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $4,800 | 30.81 | 6.42 |
| Terance Mann | LAC | $3,900 | 23.62 | 6.06 |
| Jaylen Nowell | MIN | $4,200 | 24.72 | 5.89 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,600 | 48.40 | 5.63 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 53.64 | 5.21 |
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $10,400 | 49.88 | 4.80 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,600 | 48.40 | 5.63 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $9,200 | 46.39 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $4,800 | 30.81 | 6.42 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,600 | 48.40 | 5.63 |
| Buddy Hield | IND | $6,000 | 33.17 | 5.53 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $4,900 | 26.71 | 5.45 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 53.64 | 5.21 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $10,200 | 53.43 | 5.24 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $11,200 | 50.83 | 4.54 |
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $10,400 | 49.88 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $4,700 | 29.23 | 6.22 |
| Jericho Sims | NYK | $1,400 | 8.22 | 5.87 |
| Marcus Morris Sr. | LAC | $4,800 | 27.07 | 5.64 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $4,900 | 26.71 | 5.45 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,700 | 58.47 | 5.00 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,300 | 57.69 | 5.11 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $10,200 | 53.43 | 5.24 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,900 | 45.59 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $4,700 | 29.23 | 6.22 |
| Jericho Sims | NYK | $1,400 | 8.22 | 5.87 |
| Nicolas Claxton | BKN | $6,300 | 35.15 | 5.58 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,400 | 35.50 | 5.55 |
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.