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 | $12,100 | 61.67 | 5.10 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 54.38 | 5.18 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,100 | 52.27 | 5.18 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,400 | 46.60 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $5,100 | 27.47 | 5.39 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $6,200 | 32.59 | 5.26 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 54.38 | 5.18 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,100 | 52.27 | 5.18 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,400 | 46.60 | 4.96 |
| Terry Rozier | CHA | $8,900 | 44.98 | 5.05 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,200 | 41.16 | 4.47 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,600 | 40.31 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $6,200 | 32.59 | 5.26 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $6,200 | 31.47 | 5.08 |
| Terry Rozier | CHA | $8,900 | 44.98 | 5.05 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $7,300 | 36.83 | 5.04 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,700 | 44.58 | 5.12 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,800 | 43.01 | 4.89 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,200 | 39.72 | 4.84 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,400 | 39.14 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Okoro | CLE | $4,800 | 24.64 | 5.13 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,700 | 44.58 | 5.12 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,800 | 43.01 | 4.89 |
| Buddy Hield | IND | $6,500 | 31.54 | 4.85 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 63.43 | 5.12 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,700 | 46.36 | 5.33 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,700 | 44.58 | 5.12 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $9,000 | 43.72 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,700 | 46.36 | 5.33 |
| Isaac Okoro | CLE | $4,800 | 24.64 | 5.13 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,700 | 44.58 | 5.12 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 63.43 | 5.12 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,700 | 63.71 | 5.45 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 63.43 | 5.12 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,900 | 60.99 | 5.12 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,500 | 46.88 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,700 | 63.71 | 5.45 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,700 | 46.36 | 5.33 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $5,600 | 29.74 | 5.31 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,400 | 38.49 | 5.20 |
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.