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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $10,000 | 52.40 | 5.24 |
| James Harden | PHI | $9,900 | 48.50 | 4.90 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,800 | 46.08 | 4.70 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,200 | 42.63 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby White | CHI | $3,700 | 21.82 | 5.90 |
| Kris Dunn | UTA | $4,800 | 27.46 | 5.72 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $7,500 | 41.14 | 5.49 |
| Patrick Beverley | CHI | $4,400 | 23.14 | 5.26 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $10,000 | 52.40 | 5.24 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,300 | 43.51 | 5.24 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,800 | 38.53 | 4.94 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $6,800 | 35.46 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby White | CHI | $3,700 | 21.82 | 5.90 |
| Patrick Beverley | CHI | $4,400 | 23.14 | 5.26 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,300 | 43.51 | 5.24 |
| Ochai Agbaji | UTA | $3,800 | 19.93 | 5.24 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,300 | 43.51 | 5.24 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,700 | 41.60 | 4.78 |
| Buddy Hield | IND | $6,600 | 34.36 | 5.21 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | CHA | $6,900 | 34.35 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,400 | 31.15 | 7.08 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $5,000 | 31.01 | 6.20 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,300 | 43.51 | 5.24 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $3,800 | 19.93 | 5.24 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NYK | $9,200 | 43.41 | 4.72 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,700 | 41.60 | 4.78 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $8,100 | 34.86 | 4.30 |
| Kyle Anderson | MIN | $6,900 | 31.83 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,400 | 31.15 | 7.08 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $5,000 | 31.01 | 6.20 |
| Kelly Olynyk | UTA | $5,700 | 31.73 | 5.57 |
| Keegan Murray | SAC | $4,600 | 24.66 | 5.36 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,600 | 57.75 | 4.98 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,400 | 49.73 | 4.78 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,700 | 40.20 | 5.22 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,200 | 36.87 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $4,500 | 23.79 | 5.29 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,700 | 40.20 | 5.22 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,200 | 36.87 | 5.12 |
| PJ Washington | CHA | $5,800 | 29.28 | 5.05 |
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.