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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $9,400 | 46.69 | 4.97 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $8,600 | 44.11 | 5.13 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $8,100 | 43.52 | 5.37 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,400 | 42.70 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $6,300 | 39.06 | 6.20 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $4,000 | 23.32 | 5.83 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $6,800 | 37.82 | 5.56 |
| Dennis Schroder | GSW | $5,300 | 28.65 | 5.41 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,400 | 42.70 | 5.08 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $8,300 | 41.47 | 5.00 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,500 | 40.86 | 4.81 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,900 | 39.78 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $4,000 | 23.32 | 5.83 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $6,800 | 37.82 | 5.56 |
| Dennis Schroder | GSW | $5,300 | 28.65 | 5.41 |
| Devin Vassell | SAS | $5,200 | 27.92 | 5.37 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 56.40 | 5.70 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,900 | 39.78 | 5.04 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $6,900 | 36.09 | 5.23 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $7,300 | 35.89 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake LaRavia | MEM | $4,100 | 24.35 | 5.94 |
| Andrew Wiggins | GSW | $5,600 | 32.09 | 5.73 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 56.40 | 5.70 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $4,300 | 23.97 | 5.57 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 56.40 | 5.70 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,300 | 47.28 | 5.08 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,100 | 39.81 | 5.61 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,500 | 38.59 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $3,400 | 21.85 | 6.43 |
| Jake LaRavia | MEM | $4,100 | 24.35 | 5.94 |
| Andrew Wiggins | GSW | $5,600 | 32.09 | 5.73 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 56.40 | 5.70 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 63.81 | 5.41 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,000 | 56.80 | 5.16 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,600 | 49.48 | 5.15 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,300 | 47.28 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $4,200 | 28.63 | 6.82 |
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $3,400 | 21.85 | 6.43 |
| Trayce Jackson-Davis | GSW | $4,300 | 27.47 | 6.39 |
| Zach Edey | MEM | $5,000 | 28.75 | 5.75 |
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.