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 | $11,300 | 56.95 | 5.04 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,900 | 50.71 | 5.12 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $10,400 | 48.64 | 4.68 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,000 | 46.89 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,000 | 46.89 | 5.21 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHI | $6,000 | 31.08 | 5.18 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,900 | 50.71 | 5.12 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $11,300 | 56.95 | 5.04 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $10,400 | 48.64 | 4.68 |
| Terry Rozier | CHA | $8,700 | 43.18 | 4.96 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,200 | 41.77 | 5.09 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $8,200 | 41.21 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,700 | 35.64 | 5.32 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHI | $6,000 | 31.08 | 5.18 |
| OG Anunoby | TOR | $6,400 | 32.69 | 5.11 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,200 | 41.77 | 5.09 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,700 | 53.08 | 5.47 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,000 | 46.89 | 5.21 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,100 | 46.80 | 4.63 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,200 | 41.77 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $6,800 | 38.05 | 5.60 |
| Taurean Prince | LAL | $4,900 | 27.30 | 5.57 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,700 | 53.08 | 5.47 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,700 | 35.64 | 5.32 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,700 | 53.08 | 5.47 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,100 | 48.78 | 5.36 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,800 | 47.32 | 4.83 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,800 | 46.93 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $6,800 | 38.05 | 5.60 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,700 | 53.08 | 5.47 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,100 | 48.78 | 5.36 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,800 | 46.93 | 5.33 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,800 | 67.30 | 5.70 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,100 | 48.78 | 5.36 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,800 | 46.93 | 5.33 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,300 | 41.70 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,800 | 67.30 | 5.70 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,100 | 48.78 | 5.36 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $5,000 | 26.65 | 5.33 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,800 | 46.93 | 5.33 |
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.