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 | $12,000 | 60.30 | 5.03 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,000 | 52.91 | 5.29 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,800 | 45.67 | 4.66 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $6,100 | 31.58 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,000 | 52.91 | 5.29 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $6,100 | 31.58 | 5.18 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $12,000 | 60.30 | 5.03 |
| CJ McCollum | WAS | $5,900 | 28.65 | 4.86 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,100 | 38.10 | 4.70 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $6,600 | 35.50 | 5.38 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,700 | 35.45 | 4.60 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $6,500 | 34.22 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $6,600 | 35.50 | 5.38 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $6,500 | 34.22 | 5.26 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $6,100 | 31.58 | 5.18 |
| Anthony Black | ORL | $5,100 | 24.17 | 4.74 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,700 | 38.22 | 4.39 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,400 | 37.74 | 4.49 |
| Paul George | PHI | $6,600 | 27.59 | 4.18 |
| Tristan da Silva | ORL | $5,000 | 23.58 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan da Silva | ORL | $5,000 | 23.58 | 4.72 |
| Luke Kennard | ATL | $3,500 | 16.53 | 4.72 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $5,000 | 23.27 | 4.65 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,700 | 21.22 | 4.51 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,900 | 51.23 | 5.18 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,000 | 44.51 | 4.95 |
| Paul George | PHI | $6,600 | 27.59 | 4.18 |
| Tristan da Silva | ORL | $5,000 | 23.58 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,900 | 51.23 | 5.18 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,000 | 44.51 | 4.95 |
| Tristan da Silva | ORL | $5,000 | 23.58 | 4.72 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $3,300 | 14.99 | 4.54 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,600 | 39.58 | 5.21 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,900 | 38.89 | 4.92 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | ATL | $6,800 | 38.75 | 5.70 |
| Alexandre Sarr | WAS | $7,200 | 33.87 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | ATL | $6,800 | 38.75 | 5.70 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,600 | 39.58 | 5.21 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,900 | 38.89 | 4.92 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,600 | 27.04 | 4.83 |
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.