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 | $12,000 | 63.91 | 5.33 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $9,000 | 47.81 | 5.31 |
| James Harden | PHI | $9,600 | 47.23 | 4.92 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $8,500 | 47.01 | 5.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $8,500 | 47.01 | 5.53 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,000 | 63.91 | 5.33 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $9,000 | 47.81 | 5.31 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $7,500 | 39.70 | 5.29 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $8,500 | 47.01 | 5.53 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,500 | 45.13 | 4.75 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,900 | 44.77 | 4.52 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,100 | 40.69 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Joe | OKC | $4,800 | 26.87 | 5.60 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $8,500 | 47.01 | 5.53 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $4,300 | 22.91 | 5.33 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $6,500 | 32.84 | 5.05 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,700 | 47.03 | 4.85 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,700 | 43.51 | 5.00 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,200 | 41.55 | 4.07 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,100 | 40.69 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Joe | OKC | $4,800 | 26.87 | 5.60 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $4,300 | 22.91 | 5.33 |
| Jordan Nwora | IND | $5,200 | 27.02 | 5.20 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,100 | 40.69 | 5.02 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 55.90 | 4.82 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,700 | 47.03 | 4.85 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $9,800 | 45.22 | 4.61 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,300 | 40.07 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $4,000 | 31.00 | 7.75 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,200 | 39.13 | 5.43 |
| Jordan Nwora | IND | $5,200 | 27.02 | 5.20 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAC | $5,500 | 26.93 | 4.90 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 58.24 | 5.29 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 55.90 | 4.82 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,600 | 48.49 | 4.57 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,500 | 46.91 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $4,000 | 31.00 | 7.75 |
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $4,500 | 34.47 | 7.66 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $7,000 | 37.65 | 5.38 |
| Zach Collins | SAS | $6,400 | 33.94 | 5.30 |
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.