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 | $9,900 | 52.17 | 5.27 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,300 | 50.74 | 4.93 |
| Kyrie Irving | BKN | $10,100 | 48.82 | 4.83 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $9,700 | 48.12 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bones Hyland | DEN | $4,300 | 28.88 | 6.72 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $6,000 | 37.51 | 6.25 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $7,800 | 43.41 | 5.57 |
| Josh Richardson | SAS | $4,500 | 24.54 | 5.45 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 45.56 | 4.80 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $7,800 | 43.41 | 5.57 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,200 | 41.79 | 5.10 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,500 | 41.11 | 5.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bones Hyland | DEN | $4,300 | 28.88 | 6.72 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,200 | 30.99 | 5.96 |
| Chris Duarte | IND | $3,400 | 20.04 | 5.90 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $3,100 | 17.41 | 5.61 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,700 | 61.49 | 5.26 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 45.56 | 4.80 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $9,100 | 43.97 | 4.83 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $8,800 | 41.54 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | WAS | $4,000 | 24.24 | 6.06 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,200 | 30.99 | 5.96 |
| Chris Duarte | IND | $3,400 | 20.04 | 5.90 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $4,300 | 25.26 | 5.87 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,700 | 61.49 | 5.26 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 56.87 | 4.94 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $9,100 | 43.97 | 4.83 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $8,800 | 41.54 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | WAS | $4,000 | 24.24 | 6.06 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $4,300 | 25.26 | 5.87 |
| Vlatko Cancar | DEN | $3,000 | 17.45 | 5.82 |
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $4,400 | 24.63 | 5.60 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 56.87 | 4.94 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,400 | 52.24 | 5.02 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,400 | 51.35 | 4.50 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,600 | 45.66 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Tillman | MEM | $3,200 | 20.39 | 6.37 |
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $4,400 | 24.63 | 5.60 |
| Daniel Gafford | WAS | $4,700 | 25.69 | 5.47 |
| Kevon Looney | GSW | $5,000 | 26.97 | 5.39 |
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.