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 | $11,500 | 63.06 | 5.48 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 50.53 | 4.81 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,300 | 49.37 | 4.79 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,800 | 48.88 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $3,900 | 25.94 | 6.65 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $3,400 | 21.37 | 6.29 |
| Seth Curry | DAL | $3,000 | 16.83 | 5.61 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $11,500 | 63.06 | 5.48 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $10,200 | 48.38 | 4.74 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,200 | 45.95 | 4.99 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,600 | 42.51 | 4.94 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,900 | 41.34 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $3,900 | 25.94 | 6.65 |
| Seth Curry | DAL | $3,000 | 16.83 | 5.61 |
| Jaylen Nowell | MEM | $3,700 | 18.69 | 5.05 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,200 | 45.95 | 4.99 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,700 | 47.63 | 4.91 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,100 | 44.67 | 4.91 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,900 | 41.34 | 4.65 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $8,300 | 39.31 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Williams | DAL | $4,400 | 24.20 | 5.50 |
| Jaylen Nowell | MEM | $3,700 | 18.69 | 5.05 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,700 | 47.63 | 4.91 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,100 | 44.67 | 4.91 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 59.55 | 5.27 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $10,000 | 50.54 | 5.05 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,700 | 47.63 | 4.91 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 46.37 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Williams | DAL | $4,400 | 24.20 | 5.50 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,000 | 42.68 | 5.34 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 59.55 | 5.27 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $10,000 | 50.54 | 5.05 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,700 | 64.50 | 5.08 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 59.55 | 5.27 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,100 | 51.68 | 5.12 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 46.37 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $5,600 | 30.72 | 5.49 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 59.55 | 5.27 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,800 | 45.21 | 5.14 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $6,500 | 33.31 | 5.12 |
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.