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 | $12,200 | 65.69 | 5.38 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,500 | 55.25 | 5.26 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,600 | 49.50 | 5.16 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $10,900 | 46.74 | 4.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Porter Jr. | CLE | $4,400 | 27.09 | 6.16 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,200 | 65.69 | 5.38 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,500 | 55.25 | 5.26 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,600 | 49.50 | 5.16 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | CHA | $8,900 | 41.01 | 4.61 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,000 | 40.90 | 4.54 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,800 | 40.62 | 4.62 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,800 | 40.22 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,800 | 38.23 | 4.90 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $6,600 | 31.64 | 4.79 |
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $6,200 | 29.12 | 4.70 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $5,900 | 27.63 | 4.68 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 53.56 | 5.20 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,700 | 47.28 | 5.43 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,300 | 43.66 | 4.69 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,800 | 40.62 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,700 | 47.28 | 5.43 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 53.56 | 5.20 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,100 | 39.94 | 4.93 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $6,600 | 31.64 | 4.79 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,400 | 53.68 | 5.16 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 53.56 | 5.20 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,700 | 47.28 | 5.43 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,700 | 43.94 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,700 | 47.28 | 5.43 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,100 | 31.81 | 5.21 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 53.56 | 5.20 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,400 | 53.68 | 5.16 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,600 | 61.29 | 5.28 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 58.17 | 5.06 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,400 | 53.68 | 5.16 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,900 | 46.39 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,600 | 61.29 | 5.28 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,900 | 41.27 | 5.22 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,400 | 53.68 | 5.16 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 58.17 | 5.06 |
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.