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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $10,800 | 54.30 | 5.03 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 49.35 | 4.70 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,700 | 48.83 | 5.03 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,800 | 46.03 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,300 | 26.50 | 6.16 |
| Killian Hayes | DET | $4,500 | 22.92 | 5.09 |
| Immanuel Quickley | NYK | $5,300 | 26.94 | 5.08 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $10,800 | 54.30 | 5.03 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,800 | 46.03 | 4.70 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 45.40 | 4.88 |
| James Harden | LAC | $8,000 | 39.47 | 4.93 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,200 | 39.38 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,300 | 26.50 | 6.16 |
| Immanuel Quickley | NYK | $5,300 | 26.94 | 5.08 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | ATL | $6,000 | 30.36 | 5.06 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $5,900 | 29.12 | 4.94 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,900 | 48.46 | 4.89 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,300 | 41.16 | 4.96 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $8,200 | 39.22 | 4.78 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,900 | 38.60 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | MIN | $4,500 | 26.99 | 6.00 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | ATL | $6,000 | 30.36 | 5.06 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $4,500 | 22.47 | 4.99 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,300 | 41.16 | 4.96 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 56.33 | 5.03 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,900 | 48.46 | 4.89 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,700 | 45.09 | 5.18 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,800 | 45.01 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | MIN | $4,500 | 26.99 | 6.00 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,700 | 45.09 | 5.18 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,800 | 45.01 | 5.11 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,100 | 41.33 | 5.10 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 56.33 | 5.03 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,200 | 50.74 | 4.97 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,500 | 49.02 | 5.16 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,700 | 45.09 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,900 | 42.54 | 5.38 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,000 | 31.51 | 5.25 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,700 | 45.09 | 5.18 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,500 | 49.02 | 5.16 |
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.