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 | $9,000 | 53.49 | 5.94 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $10,800 | 50.71 | 4.70 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,400 | 50.69 | 5.39 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $8,300 | 44.02 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $4,300 | 28.43 | 6.61 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,000 | 53.49 | 5.94 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $4,200 | 23.22 | 5.53 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,400 | 50.69 | 5.39 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,700 | 46.42 | 5.34 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,200 | 36.41 | 5.06 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,600 | 35.29 | 4.64 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,200 | 32.96 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,600 | 20.98 | 5.83 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,600 | 31.06 | 5.55 |
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | $4,100 | 22.77 | 5.55 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $4,200 | 23.22 | 5.53 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,700 | 48.33 | 4.98 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,400 | 43.92 | 5.23 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,400 | 37.80 | 5.11 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,900 | 35.09 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,600 | 20.98 | 5.83 |
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | $4,100 | 22.77 | 5.55 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,600 | 31.06 | 5.55 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,200 | 32.96 | 5.32 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 61.08 | 5.45 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,700 | 48.33 | 4.98 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,400 | 43.92 | 5.23 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,400 | 37.80 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,000 | 30.34 | 6.07 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 61.08 | 5.45 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,400 | 43.92 | 5.23 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,400 | 37.80 | 5.11 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 66.39 | 5.63 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 61.08 | 5.45 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,500 | 49.41 | 5.20 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,800 | 43.42 | 5.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,000 | 30.34 | 6.07 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 66.39 | 5.63 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,800 | 43.42 | 5.57 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,700 | 37.27 | 5.56 |
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.