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 | $9,100 | 43.85 | 4.82 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,000 | 40.85 | 5.11 |
| James Harden | CLE | $8,200 | 39.31 | 4.79 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,100 | 34.75 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $4,800 | 33.37 | 6.95 |
| Scoot Henderson | POR | $5,100 | 26.89 | 5.27 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,000 | 40.85 | 5.11 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $3,700 | 18.54 | 5.01 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,200 | 44.13 | 4.80 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,500 | 40.45 | 4.76 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,800 | 37.18 | 4.77 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,100 | 34.75 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $4,800 | 33.37 | 6.95 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,900 | 25.59 | 5.22 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $3,700 | 18.54 | 5.01 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $7,000 | 34.43 | 4.92 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,200 | 44.13 | 4.80 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,900 | 42.14 | 4.74 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,700 | 34.10 | 5.09 |
| Paul George | PHI | $7,200 | 32.62 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,900 | 25.59 | 5.22 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,700 | 34.10 | 5.09 |
| Toumani Camara | POR | $5,000 | 25.02 | 5.00 |
| Marcus Smart | LAL | $6,000 | 29.17 | 4.86 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,700 | 49.44 | 5.10 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,800 | 46.95 | 4.79 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,900 | 42.14 | 4.74 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,100 | 41.44 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,100 | 41.44 | 5.12 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,700 | 49.44 | 5.10 |
| Collin Murray-Boyles | TOR | $4,700 | 23.56 | 5.01 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,500 | 37.50 | 5.00 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,500 | 52.64 | 4.58 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,600 | 46.41 | 5.40 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,500 | 37.50 | 5.00 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,100 | 31.06 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,600 | 46.41 | 5.40 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $5,600 | 29.54 | 5.27 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $3,900 | 20.24 | 5.19 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,100 | 31.06 | 5.09 |
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.