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 | $12,800 | 65.71 | 5.13 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,700 | 47.99 | 4.95 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,600 | 47.63 | 4.96 |
| James Harden | PHI | $10,100 | 46.80 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $6,500 | 35.96 | 5.53 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,900 | 32.17 | 5.45 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $7,900 | 41.39 | 5.24 |
| Jrue Holiday | MIL | $8,200 | 42.17 | 5.14 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,600 | 47.63 | 4.96 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,000 | 41.13 | 4.57 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $6,500 | 35.96 | 5.53 |
| Terry Rozier | CHA | $7,300 | 35.68 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marjon Beauchamp | MIL | $1,000 | 12.39 | 12.39 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $4,900 | 30.47 | 6.22 |
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $3,400 | 20.00 | 5.88 |
| Malik Beasley | UTA | $4,600 | 26.68 | 5.80 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,600 | 52.08 | 4.91 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,000 | 41.13 | 4.57 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $6,900 | 37.53 | 5.44 |
| OG Anunoby | TOR | $6,600 | 34.22 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marjon Beauchamp | MIL | $1,000 | 12.39 | 12.39 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $4,900 | 30.47 | 6.22 |
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $3,400 | 20.00 | 5.88 |
| Malik Beasley | UTA | $4,600 | 26.68 | 5.80 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,600 | 52.08 | 4.91 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,400 | 43.49 | 4.63 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,500 | 39.49 | 5.27 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $6,900 | 37.53 | 5.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $3,000 | 23.86 | 7.95 |
| Jalen Smith | IND | $3,600 | 21.05 | 5.85 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $6,900 | 37.53 | 5.44 |
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $5,000 | 27.15 | 5.43 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 59.51 | 5.41 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $10,200 | 47.00 | 4.61 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,000 | 44.21 | 4.91 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,500 | 39.49 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewayne Dedmon | MIA | $1,000 | 9.04 | 9.04 |
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $3,000 | 23.86 | 7.95 |
| Jalen Smith | IND | $3,600 | 21.05 | 5.85 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $4,700 | 26.17 | 5.57 |
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.