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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $10,300 | 52.08 | 5.06 |
| James Harden | PHI | $9,800 | 46.82 | 4.78 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,500 | 43.92 | 5.17 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $5,500 | 36.83 | 6.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick White | BOS | $5,500 | 36.83 | 6.70 |
| Killian Hayes | DET | $4,600 | 28.68 | 6.24 |
| Cole Anthony | ORL | $4,400 | 24.52 | 5.57 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | BOS | $5,700 | 30.35 | 5.32 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick White | BOS | $5,500 | 36.83 | 6.70 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,700 | 36.32 | 4.72 |
| Terry Rozier | CHA | $6,800 | 35.56 | 5.23 |
| Josh Richardson | NOP | $5,400 | 27.95 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Burks | DET | $3,500 | 26.96 | 7.70 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $5,500 | 36.83 | 6.70 |
| Hamidou Diallo | DET | $3,600 | 22.22 | 6.17 |
| Cole Anthony | ORL | $4,400 | 24.52 | 5.57 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 56.72 | 5.56 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,800 | 38.91 | 4.42 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,000 | 37.67 | 4.71 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $7,100 | 32.72 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamidou Diallo | DET | $3,600 | 22.22 | 6.17 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 56.72 | 5.56 |
| Rodney McGruder | DET | $3,000 | 15.98 | 5.33 |
| Gordon Hayward | CHA | $6,000 | 31.60 | 5.27 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 56.72 | 5.56 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $9,300 | 48.85 | 5.25 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $7,100 | 32.72 | 4.61 |
| Gordon Hayward | CHA | $6,000 | 31.60 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wiseman | DET | $3,700 | 24.76 | 6.69 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 56.72 | 5.56 |
| Gordon Hayward | CHA | $6,000 | 31.60 | 5.27 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $9,300 | 48.85 | 5.25 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 54.34 | 4.94 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,600 | 40.67 | 4.73 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $6,500 | 33.57 | 5.16 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NOP | $6,400 | 30.17 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wiseman | DET | $3,700 | 24.76 | 6.69 |
| Guillermo Hernangómez | NOP | $3,600 | 20.44 | 5.68 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $5,200 | 28.35 | 5.45 |
| Marvin Bagley III | DET | $4,500 | 24.45 | 5.43 |
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.