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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,700 | 51.69 | 5.33 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,400 | 47.60 | 5.06 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,100 | 46.53 | 4.61 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $8,900 | 45.82 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Porter Jr. | CLE | $3,000 | 23.75 | 7.92 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $5,500 | 39.15 | 7.12 |
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $4,400 | 29.69 | 6.75 |
| Jared Butler | WAS | $4,400 | 28.91 | 6.57 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $9,400 | 43.49 | 4.63 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,300 | 41.89 | 4.50 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,600 | 41.78 | 4.35 |
| Dalano Banton | POR | $7,000 | 37.87 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $4,400 | 29.69 | 6.75 |
| Lonnie Walker IV | BKN | $3,600 | 21.14 | 5.87 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $5,300 | 29.97 | 5.65 |
| Tre Mann | CHA | $5,900 | 33.19 | 5.63 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,200 | 57.24 | 5.61 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,600 | 41.78 | 4.35 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,400 | 41.19 | 4.90 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,200 | 39.96 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | DAL | $3,400 | 22.77 | 6.70 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,200 | 57.24 | 5.61 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,100 | 39.49 | 5.56 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $6,700 | 37.12 | 5.54 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,200 | 57.24 | 5.61 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,300 | 54.15 | 5.26 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,900 | 46.90 | 5.27 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,400 | 41.19 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Baldwin Jr. | WAS | $3,900 | 30.04 | 7.70 |
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | DAL | $3,400 | 22.77 | 6.70 |
| Kenneth Lofton Jr. | UTA | $4,100 | 26.91 | 6.56 |
| Aleksej Pokusevski | CHA | $4,200 | 26.57 | 6.33 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,400 | 62.86 | 5.07 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,300 | 54.15 | 5.26 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,200 | 52.16 | 5.11 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,700 | 41.82 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Lofton Jr. | UTA | $4,100 | 26.91 | 6.56 |
| Jock Landale | HOU | $4,300 | 27.25 | 6.34 |
| Aleksej Pokusevski | CHA | $4,200 | 26.57 | 6.33 |
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $3,500 | 21.96 | 6.27 |
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.