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 | $9,700 | 48.84 | 5.03 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,900 | 45.79 | 4.63 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,400 | 45.42 | 5.41 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $8,100 | 44.21 | 5.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MEM | $4,200 | 34.06 | 8.11 |
| Bones Hyland | DEN | $3,700 | 22.53 | 6.09 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $8,100 | 44.21 | 5.46 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,400 | 45.42 | 5.41 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,900 | 44.78 | 4.52 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,400 | 40.57 | 4.83 |
| Terry Rozier | CHA | $7,800 | 38.68 | 4.96 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,400 | 36.90 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,700 | 29.13 | 6.20 |
| Bones Hyland | DEN | $3,700 | 22.53 | 6.09 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $4,400 | 24.11 | 5.48 |
| Buddy Hield | IND | $6,600 | 35.12 | 5.32 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,900 | 44.78 | 4.52 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $7,700 | 35.57 | 4.62 |
| Buddy Hield | IND | $6,600 | 35.12 | 5.32 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $7,100 | 34.46 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naji Marshall | NOP | $4,200 | 26.34 | 6.27 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,700 | 29.13 | 6.20 |
| Vlatko Cancar | DEN | $3,200 | 18.05 | 5.64 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $4,400 | 24.11 | 5.48 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NYK | $10,000 | 51.91 | 5.19 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,200 | 37.15 | 5.16 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,000 | 36.40 | 5.20 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $7,700 | 35.57 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $4,100 | 26.60 | 6.49 |
| Naji Marshall | NOP | $4,200 | 26.34 | 6.27 |
| Chris Boucher | TOR | $4,000 | 22.68 | 5.67 |
| Vlatko Cancar | DEN | $3,200 | 18.05 | 5.64 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,300 | 53.48 | 4.73 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $10,000 | 51.91 | 5.19 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,500 | 50.03 | 4.76 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,000 | 43.52 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Hernangómez | NOP | $3,000 | 21.98 | 7.33 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | NOP | $4,700 | 26.17 | 5.57 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $6,500 | 35.39 | 5.44 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,800 | 31.25 | 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.