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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,700 | 52.23 | 4.88 |
| James Harden | LAC | $8,900 | 50.51 | 5.68 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,700 | 41.95 | 4.82 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,500 | 39.71 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $8,900 | 50.51 | 5.68 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,500 | 39.71 | 5.29 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $3,200 | 16.82 | 5.26 |
| Ryan Nembhard | DAL | $4,500 | 23.32 | 5.18 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,500 | 39.71 | 5.29 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,300 | 38.98 | 4.70 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,200 | 38.28 | 5.32 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $8,000 | 36.60 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,200 | 38.28 | 5.32 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,500 | 39.71 | 5.29 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $5,200 | 27.23 | 5.24 |
| Norman Powell | MIA | $6,900 | 35.87 | 5.20 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,400 | 44.93 | 5.35 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,700 | 43.95 | 4.53 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,300 | 38.98 | 4.70 |
| Norman Powell | MIA | $6,900 | 35.87 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,400 | 44.93 | 5.35 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $5,200 | 27.23 | 5.24 |
| Norman Powell | MIA | $6,900 | 35.87 | 5.20 |
| PJ Washington | DAL | $6,700 | 34.79 | 5.19 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,500 | 48.42 | 5.10 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,300 | 47.06 | 5.06 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,000 | 42.62 | 4.74 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,100 | 40.76 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $6,100 | 35.67 | 5.85 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $4,800 | 25.97 | 5.41 |
| Jordan Walsh | BOS | $5,000 | 26.21 | 5.24 |
| PJ Washington | DAL | $6,700 | 34.79 | 5.19 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,700 | 67.68 | 5.33 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,300 | 47.06 | 5.06 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,900 | 39.02 | 4.94 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,500 | 35.86 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $6,100 | 35.67 | 5.85 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,700 | 67.68 | 5.33 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,300 | 47.06 | 5.06 |
| John Collins | LAC | $4,800 | 24.14 | 5.03 |
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.