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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,600 | 49.05 | 5.11 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,400 | 48.54 | 5.16 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,800 | 46.20 | 5.25 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,700 | 45.66 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $5,500 | 34.43 | 6.26 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $4,900 | 29.59 | 6.04 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $6,600 | 36.51 | 5.53 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $4,800 | 25.32 | 5.28 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,200 | 47.08 | 5.74 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,100 | 42.00 | 4.62 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $6,600 | 36.51 | 5.53 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $5,500 | 34.43 | 6.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $5,500 | 34.43 | 6.26 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,200 | 47.08 | 5.74 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $6,600 | 36.51 | 5.53 |
| Dalton Knecht | LAL | $4,700 | 24.69 | 5.25 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,200 | 47.08 | 5.74 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $9,800 | 45.02 | 4.59 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $7,500 | 38.82 | 5.18 |
| Cameron Johnson | BKN | $6,600 | 38.16 | 5.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Johnson | BKN | $6,600 | 38.16 | 5.78 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,200 | 47.08 | 5.74 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,000 | 21.98 | 5.49 |
| Dalton Knecht | LAL | $4,700 | 24.69 | 5.25 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 63.30 | 5.23 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,500 | 46.52 | 4.90 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $9,800 | 45.02 | 4.59 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,400 | 43.87 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Johnson | BKN | $6,600 | 38.16 | 5.78 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $4,900 | 26.37 | 5.38 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 63.30 | 5.23 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,400 | 43.87 | 5.22 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 63.30 | 5.23 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,500 | 51.64 | 4.92 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,500 | 46.52 | 4.90 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,000 | 41.28 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | BOS | $7,000 | 39.79 | 5.68 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,200 | 29.53 | 5.68 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,800 | 37.49 | 5.51 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $4,900 | 26.37 | 5.38 |
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.