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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PHI | $10,100 | 56.43 | 5.59 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,400 | 50.34 | 5.36 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,900 | 50.16 | 5.07 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $9,800 | 48.88 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | LAC | $4,600 | 27.40 | 5.96 |
| James Harden | PHI | $10,100 | 56.43 | 5.59 |
| Josh Richardson | SAS | $3,800 | 21.13 | 5.56 |
| Killian Hayes | DET | $5,500 | 30.35 | 5.52 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PHI | $10,100 | 56.43 | 5.59 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,100 | 44.30 | 4.87 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,300 | 42.76 | 5.15 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,300 | 37.55 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kennard | LAC | $3,200 | 21.66 | 6.77 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $4,500 | 25.34 | 5.63 |
| James Harden | PHI | $10,100 | 56.43 | 5.59 |
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $5,800 | 32.26 | 5.56 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,700 | 58.35 | 5.45 |
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $10,000 | 48.43 | 4.84 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,800 | 45.75 | 5.20 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,100 | 44.30 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | WAS | $4,600 | 26.08 | 5.67 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $4,500 | 25.34 | 5.63 |
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $4,900 | 27.33 | 5.58 |
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $5,800 | 32.26 | 5.56 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 63.96 | 5.33 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,700 | 58.35 | 5.45 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $10,600 | 56.10 | 5.29 |
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $10,000 | 48.43 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $4,900 | 27.33 | 5.58 |
| John Collins | ATL | $6,400 | 35.35 | 5.52 |
| Rui Hachimura | WAS | $4,700 | 25.90 | 5.51 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,600 | 36.25 | 5.49 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 63.96 | 5.33 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 59.24 | 5.02 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $10,200 | 46.90 | 4.60 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $9,600 | 45.58 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Claxton | BKN | $5,900 | 33.47 | 5.67 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,000 | 33.47 | 5.58 |
| John Collins | ATL | $6,400 | 35.35 | 5.52 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,000 | 32.54 | 5.42 |
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.