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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,100 | 51.31 | 5.08 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,700 | 48.69 | 5.02 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,300 | 47.16 | 5.07 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,000 | 46.33 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonzo Ball | CHI | $4,700 | 28.05 | 5.97 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $6,500 | 36.43 | 5.60 |
| Dejounte Murray | NOP | $8,200 | 44.64 | 5.44 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $4,200 | 22.17 | 5.28 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,100 | 45.84 | 5.04 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,800 | 41.02 | 5.26 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,500 | 39.31 | 5.24 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,600 | 38.34 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $6,300 | 34.56 | 5.49 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $4,200 | 22.17 | 5.28 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,800 | 41.02 | 5.26 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,500 | 39.31 | 5.24 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,500 | 46.00 | 4.84 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,400 | 44.57 | 4.74 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,800 | 41.02 | 5.26 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,600 | 38.34 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Payton II | GSW | $3,200 | 19.23 | 6.01 |
| Ryan Dunn | PHX | $3,700 | 20.28 | 5.48 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAS | $4,700 | 25.16 | 5.35 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,800 | 41.02 | 5.26 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 58.82 | 5.11 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,200 | 48.81 | 5.31 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,500 | 46.00 | 4.84 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $8,500 | 39.87 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | NOP | $3,000 | 17.07 | 5.69 |
| Ryan Dunn | PHX | $3,700 | 20.28 | 5.48 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | LAC | $4,300 | 23.45 | 5.45 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $4,400 | 23.79 | 5.41 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 62.51 | 5.21 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 58.82 | 5.11 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,000 | 53.94 | 4.90 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,000 | 42.03 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevon Looney | GSW | $3,500 | 25.13 | 7.18 |
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | NOP | $3,000 | 17.07 | 5.69 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,200 | 34.82 | 5.62 |
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $7,400 | 41.28 | 5.58 |
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.