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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $12,900 | 54.37 | 4.21 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $10,100 | 47.74 | 4.73 |
| James Harden | LAC | $10,100 | 44.97 | 4.45 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $9,400 | 44.03 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $3,600 | 25.52 | 7.09 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $3,000 | 19.05 | 6.35 |
| Adam Flagler | OKC | $3,000 | 18.20 | 6.07 |
| Nick Smith Jr. | CHA | $3,800 | 23.01 | 6.05 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,700 | 42.30 | 4.36 |
| Zach LaVine | SAC | $8,100 | 42.05 | 5.19 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $8,900 | 40.54 | 4.55 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $8,300 | 39.62 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $3,600 | 25.52 | 7.09 |
| Grayson Allen | PHX | $4,000 | 27.29 | 6.82 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $3,000 | 19.05 | 6.35 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $3,700 | 22.54 | 6.09 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 46.37 | 4.50 |
| Zach LaVine | SAC | $8,100 | 42.05 | 5.19 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $8,000 | 41.28 | 5.16 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,800 | 40.75 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Allen | PHX | $4,000 | 27.29 | 6.82 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $4,200 | 25.66 | 6.11 |
| DaQuan Jeffries | CHA | $4,000 | 22.79 | 5.70 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $5,900 | 33.19 | 5.62 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $10,000 | 46.82 | 4.68 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 46.37 | 4.50 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,300 | 45.99 | 4.95 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,800 | 45.53 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidjane Salaun | CHA | $4,400 | 27.28 | 6.20 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $4,200 | 25.66 | 6.11 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | LAC | $3,400 | 19.49 | 5.73 |
| DaQuan Jeffries | CHA | $4,000 | 22.79 | 5.70 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,000 | 68.37 | 5.26 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,100 | 48.31 | 4.78 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,300 | 45.99 | 4.95 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,100 | 41.81 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | CHA | $5,300 | 34.24 | 6.46 |
| Adem Bona | PHI | $5,700 | 32.54 | 5.71 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,400 | 19.03 | 5.60 |
| Orlando Robinson | TOR | $4,800 | 26.31 | 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.