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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,700 | 50.72 | 5.23 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,000 | 46.09 | 5.12 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,400 | 42.46 | 5.05 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $8,200 | 41.98 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $4,400 | 28.01 | 6.37 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $6,500 | 37.16 | 5.72 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,700 | 50.72 | 5.23 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,000 | 46.09 | 5.12 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,700 | 50.72 | 5.23 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,000 | 42.85 | 5.36 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,300 | 40.25 | 4.85 |
| Zach LaVine | SAC | $7,900 | 37.24 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $4,400 | 28.01 | 6.37 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $6,500 | 37.16 | 5.72 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,500 | 31.25 | 5.68 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,000 | 42.85 | 5.36 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,800 | 44.51 | 4.54 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,500 | 43.73 | 5.14 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,000 | 42.85 | 5.36 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,400 | 42.46 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,500 | 31.25 | 5.68 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,400 | 36.10 | 5.64 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,000 | 42.85 | 5.36 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $6,900 | 36.53 | 5.29 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,800 | 52.21 | 4.83 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,800 | 44.51 | 4.54 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,600 | 38.48 | 5.06 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,400 | 36.25 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,400 | 36.10 | 5.64 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $4,000 | 21.97 | 5.49 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $5,200 | 28.54 | 5.49 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $3,200 | 16.94 | 5.29 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 64.84 | 5.07 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,600 | 50.11 | 5.22 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,800 | 40.99 | 4.66 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | BOS | $7,500 | 38.51 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevon Looney | GSW | $4,000 | 22.05 | 5.51 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $4,000 | 21.97 | 5.49 |
| Quinten Post | GSW | $3,800 | 20.57 | 5.41 |
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $7,000 | 37.87 | 5.41 |
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.