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 | 58.09 | 4.84 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,000 | 54.49 | 5.45 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,300 | 42.40 | 4.56 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $8,400 | 41.59 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $4,400 | 24.50 | 5.57 |
| Tyrese Martin | BKN | $3,000 | 16.68 | 5.56 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,000 | 54.49 | 5.45 |
| Immanuel Quickley | TOR | $6,800 | 37.07 | 5.45 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,400 | 49.99 | 5.32 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $8,400 | 41.59 | 4.95 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,700 | 36.48 | 4.74 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,100 | 34.47 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,900 | 26.62 | 5.43 |
| Terance Mann | BKN | $3,900 | 20.77 | 5.33 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,400 | 49.99 | 5.32 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $8,400 | 41.59 | 4.95 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,500 | 44.15 | 4.65 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,700 | 40.96 | 4.71 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,000 | 40.26 | 5.03 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $6,900 | 34.24 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,900 | 26.62 | 5.43 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,000 | 40.26 | 5.03 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $6,700 | 33.59 | 5.01 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $3,800 | 18.99 | 5.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,000 | 47.31 | 5.26 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,200 | 43.27 | 5.28 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,500 | 40.42 | 4.76 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,900 | 39.30 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Wolf | BKN | $4,000 | 21.39 | 5.35 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,200 | 43.27 | 5.28 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,000 | 47.31 | 5.26 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $3,800 | 18.99 | 5.00 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,000 | 42.33 | 4.70 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,900 | 39.30 | 4.98 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | UTA | $7,000 | 35.87 | 5.12 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $6,300 | 33.52 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moussa Cisse | DAL | $3,300 | 20.90 | 6.33 |
| Danny Wolf | BKN | $4,000 | 21.39 | 5.35 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $6,300 | 33.52 | 5.32 |
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $4,800 | 24.60 | 5.13 |
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.