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 | $11,500 | 51.46 | 4.47 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,900 | 45.26 | 5.09 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,400 | 43.14 | 4.59 |
| James Harden | CLE | $10,600 | 41.14 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Topic | OKC | $1,000 | 7.55 | 7.55 |
| Tyus Jones | DAL | $2,000 | 12.17 | 6.09 |
| Alondes Williams | WAS | $4,000 | 22.91 | 5.73 |
| Nolan Traore | BKN | $4,700 | 25.06 | 5.33 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,700 | 45.61 | 4.70 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,900 | 45.15 | 4.56 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 43.86 | 4.77 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $11,200 | 41.81 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Ellis | CLE | $2,400 | 13.86 | 5.77 |
| Alondes Williams | WAS | $4,000 | 22.91 | 5.73 |
| Ben Sheppard | IND | $3,000 | 16.46 | 5.49 |
| Jared McCain | OKC | $3,400 | 17.77 | 5.23 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,700 | 45.61 | 4.70 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,900 | 45.15 | 4.56 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,400 | 38.32 | 4.56 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $8,200 | 38.18 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Ellis | CLE | $2,400 | 13.86 | 5.77 |
| Ben Sheppard | IND | $3,000 | 16.46 | 5.49 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | LAC | $6,400 | 33.39 | 5.22 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $6,000 | 30.85 | 5.14 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,700 | 51.88 | 4.85 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,700 | 43.96 | 5.05 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,500 | 42.60 | 5.01 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,600 | 42.57 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Dunn | PHX | $3,300 | 21.75 | 6.59 |
| Grant Williams | CHA | $4,300 | 25.67 | 5.97 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | CHI | $4,600 | 25.36 | 5.51 |
| Gui Santos | GSW | $5,100 | 26.66 | 5.23 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 57.52 | 4.79 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,000 | 42.80 | 5.35 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,900 | 33.98 | 4.92 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $8,600 | 33.55 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Beringer | MIN | $3,000 | 22.81 | 7.60 |
| Brook Lopez | LAC | $4,800 | 26.48 | 5.52 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | CHI | $4,600 | 25.36 | 5.51 |
| Marvin Bagley III | DAL | $4,200 | 23.11 | 5.50 |
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.