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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $9,800 | 49.49 | 5.05 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,700 | 47.22 | 4.87 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,400 | 37.91 | 4.51 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $8,000 | 37.28 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $5,100 | 31.15 | 6.11 |
| Bones Hyland | MIN | $4,100 | 24.54 | 5.98 |
| Dennis Schroder | SAC | $4,700 | 23.92 | 5.09 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,800 | 49.49 | 5.05 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,600 | 52.14 | 5.43 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,100 | 42.98 | 5.31 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,000 | 40.80 | 4.53 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,800 | 39.75 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bones Hyland | MIN | $4,100 | 24.54 | 5.98 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,600 | 52.14 | 5.43 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $6,200 | 33.37 | 5.38 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,100 | 42.98 | 5.31 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,900 | 41.75 | 4.69 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,000 | 40.80 | 4.53 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,300 | 35.92 | 4.92 |
| Paul George | PHI | $6,700 | 32.59 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Riley | WAS | $3,300 | 19.63 | 5.95 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $4,800 | 26.80 | 5.58 |
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | $6,000 | 29.82 | 4.97 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,300 | 35.92 | 4.92 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,800 | 44.82 | 5.09 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 42.49 | 4.52 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,700 | 41.87 | 4.81 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,100 | 41.71 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Riley | WAS | $3,300 | 19.63 | 5.95 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $4,800 | 26.80 | 5.58 |
| Precious Achiuwa | SAC | $5,200 | 26.70 | 5.13 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,800 | 44.82 | 5.09 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,200 | 43.47 | 4.72 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 42.49 | 4.52 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,100 | 41.71 | 4.58 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,200 | 39.36 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Bagley III | WAS | $4,000 | 24.23 | 6.06 |
| Precious Achiuwa | SAC | $5,200 | 26.70 | 5.13 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,600 | 33.78 | 5.12 |
| Derik Queen | NOP | $6,800 | 33.16 | 4.88 |
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.