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 | $9,700 | 47.22 | 4.87 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,800 | 44.40 | 4.53 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $8,000 | 39.05 | 4.88 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,400 | 37.73 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | SAC | $4,700 | 23.67 | 5.04 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $8,000 | 39.05 | 4.88 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,700 | 47.22 | 4.87 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $7,200 | 34.32 | 4.77 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,600 | 47.86 | 4.99 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,100 | 42.98 | 5.31 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,000 | 40.80 | 4.53 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,800 | 38.93 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,100 | 42.98 | 5.31 |
| Dennis Schroder | SAC | $4,700 | 23.67 | 5.04 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,800 | 38.93 | 4.99 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,600 | 47.86 | 4.99 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,500 | 45.83 | 4.82 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,000 | 40.80 | 4.53 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,900 | 38.78 | 4.36 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,300 | 35.54 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,300 | 35.54 | 4.87 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,500 | 45.83 | 4.82 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $4,800 | 22.58 | 4.70 |
| Jarace Walker | IND | $3,800 | 17.72 | 4.66 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,100 | 43.49 | 4.78 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 42.49 | 4.52 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,800 | 38.96 | 4.43 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,300 | 38.90 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,300 | 35.54 | 4.87 |
| Derik Queen | NOP | $6,800 | 32.97 | 4.85 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $7,900 | 37.75 | 4.78 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,100 | 43.49 | 4.78 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,100 | 43.49 | 4.78 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 42.49 | 4.52 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,200 | 39.36 | 4.80 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,200 | 37.42 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $5,000 | 26.49 | 5.30 |
| Marvin Bagley III | WAS | $4,000 | 19.75 | 4.94 |
| Derik Queen | NOP | $6,800 | 32.97 | 4.85 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,200 | 39.36 | 4.80 |
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.