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 | $11,700 | 56.76 | 4.85 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,600 | 51.56 | 4.86 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,600 | 51.00 | 5.31 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $10,400 | 50.86 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Smith Jr. | CHA | $3,700 | 24.63 | 6.66 |
| Devonte’ Graham | SAS | $4,000 | 25.50 | 6.38 |
| Alex Caruso | CHI | $3,400 | 21.61 | 6.35 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $4,700 | 27.00 | 5.74 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,200 | 43.55 | 5.31 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,900 | 42.17 | 4.74 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,500 | 40.35 | 4.75 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,400 | 40.05 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonte’ Graham | SAS | $4,000 | 25.50 | 6.38 |
| Alex Caruso | CHI | $3,400 | 21.61 | 6.35 |
| Josh Richardson | NOP | $3,900 | 24.31 | 6.23 |
| Max Strus | MIA | $5,000 | 26.97 | 5.39 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,800 | 51.41 | 4.76 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,200 | 51.21 | 4.57 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,500 | 40.35 | 4.75 |
| Buddy Hield | IND | $6,400 | 31.71 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $4,600 | 28.77 | 6.26 |
| Josh Richardson | NOP | $3,900 | 24.31 | 6.23 |
| Jalen McDaniels | PHI | $3,300 | 18.65 | 5.65 |
| Max Strus | MIA | $5,000 | 26.97 | 5.39 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,200 | 51.21 | 4.57 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $9,900 | 46.93 | 4.74 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,800 | 43.59 | 4.95 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,500 | 37.42 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $4,100 | 27.26 | 6.65 |
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $4,500 | 27.94 | 6.21 |
| Jalen McDaniels | PHI | $3,300 | 18.65 | 5.65 |
| Josh Green | DAL | $4,800 | 25.86 | 5.39 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 61.82 | 5.24 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,700 | 49.86 | 4.66 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,300 | 49.22 | 4.36 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $9,900 | 46.93 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $4,100 | 27.26 | 6.65 |
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $4,500 | 27.94 | 6.21 |
| Zach Collins | SAS | $5,100 | 28.10 | 5.51 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $4,300 | 23.61 | 5.49 |
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.