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 | $9,900 | 51.96 | 5.25 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,200 | 49.34 | 5.36 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,400 | 44.60 | 5.31 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,400 | 44.34 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | MIA | $4,600 | 27.24 | 5.92 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $6,900 | 37.17 | 5.39 |
| Keon Johnson | BKN | $5,000 | 26.86 | 5.37 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,200 | 49.34 | 5.36 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,500 | 40.45 | 4.76 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,000 | 39.90 | 4.99 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,600 | 39.35 | 4.58 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,400 | 37.91 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | MIA | $4,600 | 27.24 | 5.92 |
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $3,600 | 20.40 | 5.67 |
| Gradey Dick | TOR | $4,000 | 22.69 | 5.67 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,600 | 25.01 | 5.44 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,800 | 46.39 | 4.73 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,000 | 44.27 | 4.92 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,700 | 41.17 | 5.35 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,500 | 40.57 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $3,600 | 20.40 | 5.67 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,600 | 25.01 | 5.44 |
| Jae’Sean Tate | HOU | $3,100 | 16.77 | 5.41 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,700 | 41.17 | 5.35 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,800 | 51.02 | 4.72 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,800 | 46.39 | 4.73 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,900 | 41.32 | 5.23 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,700 | 41.17 | 5.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Brooks | HOU | $4,600 | 26.57 | 5.78 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $5,000 | 27.39 | 5.48 |
| Jae’Sean Tate | HOU | $3,100 | 16.77 | 5.41 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,700 | 41.17 | 5.35 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,400 | 48.48 | 5.16 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,200 | 44.01 | 5.37 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,900 | 41.32 | 5.23 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,900 | 41.30 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $6,500 | 38.46 | 5.92 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $6,400 | 36.89 | 5.76 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | BOS | $7,100 | 39.15 | 5.51 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $5,000 | 27.39 | 5.48 |
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.