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 | $11,300 | 53.73 | 4.75 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,800 | 45.56 | 4.65 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,900 | 40.24 | 4.52 |
| James Harden | CLE | $9,200 | 40.10 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alondes Williams | WAS | $4,300 | 24.32 | 5.65 |
| Scoot Henderson | POR | $5,000 | 26.73 | 5.35 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $6,200 | 32.18 | 5.19 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $7,800 | 39.97 | 5.12 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 44.45 | 4.78 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 43.93 | 4.62 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $7,800 | 39.97 | 5.12 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $7,400 | 36.20 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alondes Williams | WAS | $4,300 | 24.32 | 5.65 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $6,200 | 32.18 | 5.19 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,500 | 18.08 | 5.17 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $7,800 | 39.97 | 5.12 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,600 | 38.49 | 4.48 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,900 | 38.43 | 4.86 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,500 | 33.84 | 4.51 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,400 | 32.58 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Harper Jr. | BOS | $1,000 | 20.70 | 20.70 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,500 | 18.08 | 5.17 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,400 | 32.58 | 5.09 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | MIN | $5,100 | 25.54 | 5.01 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,800 | 53.13 | 4.92 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,300 | 41.60 | 5.01 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,000 | 41.53 | 4.61 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,100 | 39.98 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Harper Jr. | BOS | $1,000 | 20.70 | 20.70 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $3,700 | 22.83 | 6.17 |
| Khris Middleton | DAL | $5,000 | 27.58 | 5.52 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,900 | 30.12 | 5.11 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,700 | 45.97 | 4.74 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,800 | 43.08 | 4.90 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,300 | 40.30 | 4.85 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,900 | 36.01 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Bagley III | DAL | $4,700 | 26.92 | 5.73 |
| Quinten Post | GSW | $3,800 | 21.10 | 5.55 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,400 | 34.96 | 5.46 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,900 | 36.01 | 5.22 |
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.