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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $9,200 | 48.41 | 5.26 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,000 | 45.57 | 5.06 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,100 | 42.18 | 4.63 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $7,500 | 40.58 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $3,600 | 21.62 | 6.01 |
| Jrue Holiday | BOS | $6,800 | 39.39 | 5.79 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $4,800 | 26.78 | 5.58 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $7,500 | 40.58 | 5.41 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,800 | 45.95 | 5.22 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,000 | 44.70 | 5.59 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $7,700 | 40.38 | 5.24 |
| Jrue Holiday | BOS | $6,800 | 39.39 | 5.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $3,600 | 21.62 | 6.01 |
| Jrue Holiday | BOS | $6,800 | 39.39 | 5.79 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,000 | 44.70 | 5.59 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $6,300 | 34.68 | 5.50 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,300 | 48.57 | 5.22 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,300 | 47.76 | 4.64 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,800 | 45.95 | 5.22 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,000 | 44.70 | 5.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O’Neale | BKN | $5,200 | 35.10 | 6.75 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,000 | 44.70 | 5.59 |
| Kyle Anderson | MIN | $4,500 | 24.52 | 5.45 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $4,400 | 23.19 | 5.27 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,300 | 48.57 | 5.22 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $10,000 | 48.08 | 4.81 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,300 | 47.76 | 4.64 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,700 | 44.67 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keita Bates-Diop | PHX | $1,600 | 22.02 | 13.76 |
| Royce O’Neale | BKN | $5,200 | 35.10 | 6.75 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $5,600 | 32.65 | 5.83 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $4,600 | 26.56 | 5.77 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,600 | 58.50 | 5.52 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 56.20 | 4.68 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $9,900 | 54.16 | 5.47 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,200 | 45.16 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bol Bol | PHX | $1,000 | 6.21 | 6.21 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $4,600 | 26.56 | 5.77 |
| PJ Washington | CHA | $6,000 | 34.12 | 5.69 |
| Udoka Azubuike | PHX | $1,000 | 5.63 | 5.63 |
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.