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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 50.14 | 5.12 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $10,300 | 48.29 | 4.69 |
| Terry Rozier | CHA | $8,300 | 41.96 | 5.06 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $8,200 | 41.60 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,100 | 38.49 | 5.42 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,700 | 40.66 | 5.28 |
| Jrue Holiday | BOS | $6,700 | 35.05 | 5.23 |
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $6,800 | 35.09 | 5.16 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 46.49 | 5.00 |
| Terry Rozier | CHA | $8,300 | 41.96 | 5.06 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $8,200 | 41.60 | 5.07 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,400 | 40.86 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,100 | 38.49 | 5.42 |
| Jordan Clarkson | UTA | $6,900 | 36.82 | 5.34 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,800 | 40.76 | 5.23 |
| Jrue Holiday | BOS | $6,700 | 35.05 | 5.23 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 50.14 | 5.12 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 48.22 | 4.87 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,300 | 42.69 | 5.14 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,400 | 41.25 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,100 | 31.91 | 5.23 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,800 | 40.76 | 5.23 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,300 | 42.69 | 5.14 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 50.14 | 5.12 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,000 | 54.23 | 5.42 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 48.22 | 4.87 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,700 | 42.82 | 4.92 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,300 | 42.69 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,000 | 33.20 | 5.53 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $7,700 | 42.01 | 5.46 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,000 | 54.23 | 5.42 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,100 | 31.91 | 5.23 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,300 | 58.87 | 5.21 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,000 | 54.23 | 5.42 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,800 | 44.25 | 5.03 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,700 | 42.82 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,000 | 33.20 | 5.53 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $7,700 | 42.01 | 5.46 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,000 | 54.23 | 5.42 |
| Andre Drummond | CHI | $7,500 | 40.15 | 5.35 |
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.