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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $11,800 | 57.48 | 4.87 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $10,000 | 51.56 | 5.16 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $10,200 | 51.11 | 5.01 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $9,700 | 49.50 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,700 | 21.08 | 5.70 |
| Alex Caruso | CHI | $4,800 | 25.69 | 5.35 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,000 | 48.12 | 5.35 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,600 | 34.34 | 5.20 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,900 | 49.28 | 4.98 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,300 | 45.66 | 4.91 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,600 | 42.40 | 4.93 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,500 | 42.38 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaki Branham | SAS | $3,700 | 21.35 | 5.77 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,700 | 21.08 | 5.70 |
| Buddy Hield | IND | $5,200 | 29.26 | 5.63 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $5,600 | 30.63 | 5.47 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,600 | 50.91 | 5.30 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,300 | 49.32 | 4.79 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,600 | 43.08 | 5.01 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,600 | 42.40 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Hield | IND | $5,200 | 29.26 | 5.63 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $5,600 | 30.63 | 5.47 |
| Gordon Hayward | CHA | $6,400 | 35.03 | 5.47 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,600 | 50.91 | 5.30 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 58.07 | 5.09 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $10,400 | 52.45 | 5.04 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,600 | 50.91 | 5.30 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,300 | 49.32 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hayward | CHA | $6,400 | 35.03 | 5.47 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,600 | 50.91 | 5.30 |
| Deni Avdija | WAS | $5,600 | 29.51 | 5.27 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $7,200 | 37.49 | 5.21 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 61.53 | 4.92 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 58.07 | 5.09 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $9,800 | 52.25 | 5.33 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,100 | 48.88 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Olynyk | UTA | $4,800 | 33.16 | 6.91 |
| Daniel Gafford | WAS | $4,200 | 27.23 | 6.48 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,600 | 36.54 | 5.54 |
| Orlando Robinson | MIA | $3,000 | 16.32 | 5.44 |
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.