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 | $12,100 | 57.78 | 4.77 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $11,100 | 54.40 | 4.90 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,700 | 51.45 | 4.81 |
| James Harden | PHI | $9,800 | 49.38 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Alvarado | NOP | $3,200 | 22.77 | 7.12 |
| Devonte’ Graham | SAS | $3,500 | 22.33 | 6.38 |
| Dennis Schroder | LAL | $5,500 | 32.79 | 5.96 |
| Jalen Suggs | ORL | $3,600 | 20.42 | 5.67 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $10,300 | 45.36 | 4.40 |
| Jordan Poole | GSW | $7,800 | 41.52 | 5.32 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,800 | 41.28 | 5.29 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,600 | 40.40 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talen Horton-Tucker | UTA | $3,900 | 29.36 | 7.53 |
| Josh Richardson | NOP | $3,000 | 21.13 | 7.04 |
| Devonte’ Graham | SAS | $3,500 | 22.33 | 6.38 |
| Max Strus | MIA | $3,800 | 23.87 | 6.28 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $9,100 | 42.34 | 4.65 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,300 | 40.47 | 4.88 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,600 | 40.40 | 4.21 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,400 | 37.42 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | MIN | $3,400 | 28.96 | 8.52 |
| Talen Horton-Tucker | UTA | $3,900 | 29.36 | 7.53 |
| Josh Richardson | NOP | $3,000 | 21.13 | 7.04 |
| Max Strus | MIA | $3,800 | 23.87 | 6.28 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $9,900 | 48.63 | 4.91 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $10,100 | 46.37 | 4.59 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $9,100 | 42.34 | 4.65 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,500 | 41.76 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | MIN | $3,400 | 28.96 | 8.52 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $3,100 | 18.47 | 5.96 |
| Vlatko Cancar | DEN | $3,700 | 21.15 | 5.72 |
| Jalen McDaniels | PHI | $3,200 | 18.23 | 5.70 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 60.56 | 5.05 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,400 | 56.21 | 4.93 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,600 | 49.58 | 4.68 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $9,900 | 48.63 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $3,100 | 22.76 | 7.34 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $3,800 | 22.63 | 5.95 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $4,000 | 23.49 | 5.87 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $6,800 | 39.67 | 5.83 |
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.