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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $10,000 | 52.09 | 5.21 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 49.13 | 4.68 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,200 | 49.05 | 5.33 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,100 | 46.07 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | DAL | $3,300 | 19.56 | 5.93 |
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $3,700 | 21.02 | 5.68 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | LAC | $4,400 | 24.65 | 5.60 |
| Anthony Black | ORL | $4,400 | 23.81 | 5.41 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,700 | 43.55 | 4.49 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,200 | 40.69 | 4.96 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,400 | 38.13 | 4.54 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,500 | 37.51 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $3,700 | 21.02 | 5.68 |
| Malik Beasley | DET | $5,400 | 29.97 | 5.55 |
| Anthony Black | ORL | $4,400 | 23.81 | 5.41 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $6,800 | 35.73 | 5.25 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 48.24 | 4.73 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $9,600 | 45.54 | 4.74 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,600 | 45.22 | 5.26 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,500 | 43.56 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $6,400 | 36.77 | 5.75 |
| Malik Beasley | DET | $5,400 | 29.97 | 5.55 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $4,900 | 26.39 | 5.39 |
| Andrew Wiggins | GSW | $5,600 | 30.16 | 5.39 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 48.24 | 4.73 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $9,600 | 45.54 | 4.74 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,600 | 45.22 | 5.26 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,300 | 44.96 | 5.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trendon Watford | BKN | $3,400 | 22.88 | 6.73 |
| PJ Washington | DAL | $6,000 | 34.99 | 5.83 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $6,400 | 36.77 | 5.75 |
| Robert Williams | POR | $4,800 | 27.60 | 5.75 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 67.17 | 5.60 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,300 | 50.28 | 5.41 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,700 | 47.71 | 4.92 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $9,000 | 43.31 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trendon Watford | BKN | $3,400 | 22.88 | 6.73 |
| Robert Williams | POR | $4,800 | 27.60 | 5.75 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 67.17 | 5.60 |
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $4,400 | 24.30 | 5.52 |
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.