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 | $12,600 | 62.16 | 4.93 |
| James Harden | PHI | $10,400 | 50.36 | 4.84 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 47.81 | 5.03 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,600 | 46.38 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killian Hayes | DET | $5,700 | 34.16 | 5.99 |
| Terance Mann | LAC | $4,000 | 23.49 | 5.87 |
| Victor Oladipo | MIA | $5,300 | 30.00 | 5.66 |
| Gabe Vincent | MIA | $3,300 | 18.32 | 5.55 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,600 | 46.38 | 4.83 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $7,100 | 37.69 | 5.31 |
| Klay Thompson | GSW | $7,900 | 37.50 | 4.75 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $7,200 | 35.54 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamidou Diallo | DET | $3,500 | 23.59 | 6.74 |
| Max Strus | MIA | $4,500 | 26.92 | 5.98 |
| Terance Mann | LAC | $4,000 | 23.49 | 5.87 |
| Victor Oladipo | MIA | $5,300 | 30.00 | 5.66 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $9,700 | 41.87 | 4.32 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,700 | 40.98 | 4.71 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,200 | 38.57 | 4.70 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,800 | 36.19 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamidou Diallo | DET | $3,500 | 23.59 | 6.74 |
| Max Strus | MIA | $4,500 | 26.92 | 5.98 |
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $3,100 | 17.52 | 5.65 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $6,600 | 35.77 | 5.42 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,900 | 45.96 | 5.16 |
| Christian Wood | DAL | $8,600 | 43.06 | 5.01 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $9,700 | 41.87 | 4.32 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,700 | 40.98 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $3,100 | 17.52 | 5.65 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $6,600 | 35.77 | 5.42 |
| PJ Washington | CHA | $5,600 | 30.02 | 5.36 |
| Eugene Omoruyi | OKC | $3,000 | 15.99 | 5.33 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,200 | 55.99 | 5.00 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $10,100 | 45.11 | 4.47 |
| Christian Wood | DAL | $8,600 | 43.06 | 5.01 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,100 | 35.37 | 5.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Robinson | MIA | $3,100 | 25.31 | 8.16 |
| Jock Landale | PHX | $3,200 | 19.94 | 6.23 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $4,700 | 27.88 | 5.93 |
| Mason Plumlee | CHA | $6,000 | 35.09 | 5.85 |
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.