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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,900 | 53.75 | 5.43 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $10,000 | 48.14 | 4.81 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,500 | 46.50 | 4.89 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,000 | 43.99 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,900 | 53.75 | 5.43 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $7,200 | 37.04 | 5.14 |
| Miles McBride | NYK | $4,700 | 23.81 | 5.07 |
| Walter Clayton Jr. | UTA | $3,600 | 18.18 | 5.05 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,400 | 48.13 | 5.12 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,000 | 41.27 | 5.16 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,200 | 36.80 | 5.11 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,100 | 35.77 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,000 | 41.27 | 5.16 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,400 | 48.13 | 5.12 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,200 | 36.80 | 5.11 |
| Miles McBride | NYK | $4,700 | 23.81 | 5.07 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,200 | 45.92 | 4.99 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,900 | 42.55 | 4.78 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,300 | 40.74 | 4.91 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,100 | 35.77 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DEN | $4,600 | 23.28 | 5.06 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,100 | 35.77 | 5.04 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,200 | 45.92 | 4.99 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $5,000 | 24.74 | 4.95 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,800 | 43.53 | 4.95 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,700 | 42.08 | 4.84 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,600 | 40.25 | 4.68 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,400 | 36.69 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,600 | 33.50 | 5.08 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DEN | $4,600 | 23.28 | 5.06 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $6,600 | 32.99 | 5.00 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,800 | 43.53 | 4.95 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,700 | 43.20 | 4.97 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,600 | 40.25 | 4.68 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,100 | 39.78 | 4.91 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,300 | 39.64 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $4,100 | 23.39 | 5.71 |
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $4,700 | 25.11 | 5.34 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | UTA | $7,300 | 38.84 | 5.32 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,700 | 33.89 | 5.06 |
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.