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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,400 | 48.19 | 5.13 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,100 | 43.27 | 5.34 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $7,900 | 43.00 | 5.44 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,600 | 41.73 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,400 | 35.14 | 5.49 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $7,900 | 43.00 | 5.44 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,100 | 43.27 | 5.34 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $5,700 | 29.42 | 5.16 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,600 | 41.73 | 4.85 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | NYK | $6,400 | 31.48 | 4.92 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $5,700 | 29.42 | 5.16 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $5,400 | 26.93 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $5,700 | 29.42 | 5.16 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $5,400 | 26.93 | 4.99 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | NYK | $6,400 | 31.48 | 4.92 |
| Kyle Lowry | PHI | $4,700 | 22.82 | 4.85 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,500 | 55.35 | 5.83 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,300 | 41.28 | 5.65 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $6,700 | 35.12 | 5.24 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,300 | 33.22 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,500 | 55.35 | 5.83 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,300 | 41.28 | 5.65 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,300 | 33.22 | 5.27 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $6,700 | 35.12 | 5.24 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,500 | 55.35 | 5.83 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,300 | 41.28 | 5.65 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,000 | 40.64 | 5.08 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,300 | 33.22 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,500 | 55.35 | 5.83 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,300 | 41.28 | 5.65 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,300 | 33.22 | 5.27 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,100 | 31.93 | 5.23 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 63.10 | 5.49 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,400 | 58.82 | 5.66 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $9,800 | 56.79 | 5.80 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $7,400 | 40.55 | 5.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $9,800 | 56.79 | 5.80 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | NYK | $5,300 | 30.21 | 5.70 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,400 | 58.82 | 5.66 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 63.10 | 5.49 |
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.