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 Maxey | PHI | $9,000 | 48.94 | 5.44 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $9,500 | 45.80 | 4.82 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,200 | 45.56 | 4.95 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $8,600 | 45.36 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Quickley | TOR | $7,200 | 41.88 | 5.82 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $7,400 | 40.95 | 5.53 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,000 | 48.94 | 5.44 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $5,100 | 26.99 | 5.29 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,700 | 44.43 | 5.11 |
| Dejounte Murray | NOP | $8,300 | 43.77 | 5.27 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,100 | 43.05 | 4.73 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,000 | 38.41 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $6,100 | 34.00 | 5.57 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $6,400 | 34.85 | 5.44 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $5,100 | 26.99 | 5.29 |
| Dejounte Murray | NOP | $8,300 | 43.77 | 5.27 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,500 | 40.73 | 5.43 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,300 | 38.57 | 4.65 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,000 | 38.41 | 4.80 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,300 | 38.22 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $6,400 | 34.85 | 5.44 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,500 | 40.73 | 5.43 |
| Toumani Camara | POR | $4,100 | 21.67 | 5.28 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,300 | 38.22 | 5.24 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 59.34 | 5.39 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,500 | 45.03 | 5.30 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,900 | 41.30 | 4.64 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,500 | 40.73 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Walker | POR | $3,300 | 19.03 | 5.77 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GSW | $6,500 | 36.27 | 5.58 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,500 | 40.73 | 5.43 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,000 | 27.05 | 5.41 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 59.34 | 5.39 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,300 | 44.56 | 5.37 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,600 | 43.93 | 5.11 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $7,800 | 39.93 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Richards | CHA | $4,000 | 23.67 | 5.92 |
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $3,700 | 21.11 | 5.70 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,000 | 27.05 | 5.41 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 59.34 | 5.39 |
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.