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 | $11,900 | 63.68 | 5.35 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,800 | 50.47 | 4.67 |
| James Harden | PHI | $9,900 | 50.02 | 5.05 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 49.45 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $3,800 | 22.65 | 5.96 |
| Malaki Branham | SAS | $4,500 | 25.57 | 5.68 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,500 | 35.82 | 5.51 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $5,300 | 28.65 | 5.41 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $10,300 | 48.94 | 4.75 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,200 | 42.26 | 4.59 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 41.73 | 4.39 |
| Jordan Poole | GSW | $9,100 | 41.25 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Reddish | POR | $3,600 | 23.24 | 6.46 |
| Josh Richardson | NOP | $4,000 | 25.70 | 6.42 |
| Talen Horton-Tucker | UTA | $4,800 | 30.26 | 6.30 |
| Keon Johnson | POR | $3,000 | 18.75 | 6.25 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,000 | 54.50 | 4.95 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,700 | 52.05 | 4.86 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $9,400 | 44.58 | 4.74 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,200 | 42.26 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Reddish | POR | $3,600 | 23.24 | 6.46 |
| Josh Richardson | NOP | $4,000 | 25.70 | 6.42 |
| Talen Horton-Tucker | UTA | $4,800 | 30.26 | 6.30 |
| Keon Johnson | POR | $3,000 | 18.75 | 6.25 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,000 | 54.50 | 4.95 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $9,400 | 44.58 | 4.74 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $10,200 | 44.44 | 4.36 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $7,400 | 35.36 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $4,500 | 27.57 | 6.13 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $4,200 | 24.03 | 5.72 |
| Nassir Little | POR | $3,700 | 20.55 | 5.55 |
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | $4,000 | 22.16 | 5.54 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 55.25 | 4.68 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,100 | 53.79 | 4.85 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,100 | 47.22 | 4.68 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,600 | 46.60 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $5,700 | 35.05 | 6.15 |
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $4,500 | 27.57 | 6.13 |
| Kevon Looney | GSW | $4,400 | 25.74 | 5.85 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,800 | 33.17 | 5.72 |
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.