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 | $9,800 | 53.06 | 5.41 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,500 | 51.11 | 4.87 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,800 | 50.17 | 4.65 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,400 | 48.01 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $5,400 | 29.58 | 5.48 |
| Lonzo Ball | CHI | $4,700 | 25.72 | 5.47 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $7,700 | 41.88 | 5.44 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,800 | 53.06 | 5.41 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | SAS | $8,800 | 41.12 | 4.67 |
| Zach LaVine | SAC | $7,800 | 39.74 | 5.09 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,300 | 38.43 | 5.26 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,700 | 37.37 | 5.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | $3,800 | 22.09 | 5.81 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,700 | 37.37 | 5.58 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $5,400 | 29.58 | 5.48 |
| Lonzo Ball | CHI | $4,700 | 25.72 | 5.47 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 45.65 | 4.61 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,900 | 44.04 | 5.57 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,600 | 41.34 | 4.81 |
| Zach LaVine | SAC | $7,800 | 39.74 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | $3,800 | 22.09 | 5.81 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $6,500 | 36.52 | 5.62 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,900 | 44.04 | 5.57 |
| Dillon Brooks | HOU | $4,900 | 26.47 | 5.40 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 45.65 | 4.61 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,900 | 44.04 | 5.57 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,400 | 41.31 | 4.92 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,600 | 37.38 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $6,500 | 36.52 | 5.62 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,900 | 44.04 | 5.57 |
| Dillon Brooks | HOU | $4,900 | 26.47 | 5.40 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $5,400 | 29.07 | 5.38 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,700 | 47.70 | 4.92 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,500 | 43.60 | 5.13 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,400 | 41.31 | 4.92 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,400 | 40.81 | 5.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $4,200 | 28.73 | 6.84 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $5,800 | 32.54 | 5.61 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,400 | 40.81 | 5.51 |
| Zach Collins | CHI | $4,400 | 23.81 | 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.