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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,900 | 52.63 | 4.83 |
| James Harden | LAC | $8,500 | 49.57 | 5.83 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,700 | 48.89 | 5.04 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,500 | 48.03 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $4,500 | 26.33 | 5.85 |
| Dennis Schroder | SAC | $5,700 | 33.26 | 5.84 |
| James Harden | LAC | $8,500 | 49.57 | 5.83 |
| Collin Sexton | CHA | $5,400 | 31.42 | 5.82 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $6,500 | 41.02 | 6.31 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $7,800 | 39.94 | 5.12 |
| Zach LaVine | SAC | $7,400 | 38.33 | 5.18 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,200 | 33.23 | 5.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $6,500 | 41.02 | 6.31 |
| Collin Sexton | CHA | $5,400 | 31.42 | 5.82 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | MIL | $4,700 | 26.02 | 5.54 |
| Tre Johnson | WAS | $4,800 | 26.09 | 5.44 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $6,500 | 41.02 | 6.31 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $7,600 | 40.98 | 5.39 |
| Zach LaVine | SAC | $7,400 | 38.33 | 5.18 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,600 | 37.80 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $6,500 | 41.02 | 6.31 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | MIA | $4,500 | 25.61 | 5.69 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,200 | 18.06 | 5.64 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | MIL | $4,700 | 26.02 | 5.54 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 66.17 | 5.61 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,000 | 41.60 | 5.20 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,600 | 41.09 | 4.78 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $7,600 | 40.98 | 5.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,200 | 18.06 | 5.64 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 66.17 | 5.61 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,100 | 22.93 | 5.59 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,800 | 26.42 | 5.50 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,000 | 41.60 | 5.20 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,300 | 41.45 | 4.46 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,600 | 41.09 | 4.78 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,900 | 35.07 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,100 | 22.93 | 5.59 |
| John Collins | LAC | $5,200 | 27.52 | 5.29 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,000 | 41.60 | 5.20 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $6,300 | 32.19 | 5.11 |
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.