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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $11,600 | 53.96 | 4.65 |
| James Harden | PHI | $10,100 | 47.48 | 4.70 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $9,200 | 45.11 | 4.90 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,500 | 44.16 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $5,500 | 32.95 | 5.99 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $5,400 | 29.54 | 5.47 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,000 | 41.84 | 5.23 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,500 | 44.16 | 5.19 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 42.24 | 4.54 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,800 | 41.00 | 4.66 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $7,900 | 37.96 | 4.80 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,300 | 36.36 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Strus | MIA | $4,000 | 27.23 | 6.81 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $5,500 | 32.95 | 5.99 |
| Cam Reddish | POR | $4,300 | 25.70 | 5.98 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $4,000 | 22.33 | 5.58 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,900 | 44.06 | 4.95 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,600 | 43.26 | 5.03 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,800 | 41.00 | 4.66 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $5,400 | 31.09 | 5.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen McDaniels | PHI | $3,900 | 26.59 | 6.82 |
| Max Strus | MIA | $4,000 | 27.23 | 6.81 |
| Cam Reddish | POR | $4,300 | 25.70 | 5.98 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $5,400 | 31.09 | 5.76 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,800 | 38.94 | 4.99 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,000 | 38.42 | 4.27 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $7,100 | 34.76 | 4.90 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,000 | 31.37 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen McDaniels | PHI | $3,900 | 26.59 | 6.82 |
| Keegan Murray | SAC | $4,600 | 26.25 | 5.71 |
| Marvin Bagley III | DET | $5,500 | 30.81 | 5.60 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $3,400 | 18.61 | 5.47 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 59.05 | 5.00 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,300 | 58.89 | 5.21 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,000 | 50.24 | 5.02 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,800 | 38.94 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Bagley III | DET | $5,500 | 30.81 | 5.60 |
| Drew Eubanks | POR | $4,100 | 22.21 | 5.42 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $3,500 | 18.78 | 5.37 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,300 | 58.89 | 5.21 |
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.