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 | $11,600 | 64.56 | 5.57 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,900 | 51.14 | 5.17 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,800 | 46.98 | 4.79 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,200 | 46.05 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $11,600 | 64.56 | 5.57 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,500 | 28.58 | 5.20 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $7,600 | 39.36 | 5.18 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,900 | 51.14 | 5.17 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,800 | 46.98 | 4.79 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,200 | 46.05 | 5.01 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,100 | 45.35 | 4.98 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,800 | 44.55 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $5,400 | 38.85 | 7.19 |
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $6,400 | 33.38 | 5.21 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,500 | 28.58 | 5.20 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $7,600 | 39.36 | 5.18 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,900 | 47.49 | 4.80 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,800 | 44.92 | 5.10 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,700 | 44.08 | 5.07 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,200 | 39.46 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $5,400 | 38.85 | 7.19 |
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $6,400 | 33.38 | 5.21 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,800 | 44.92 | 5.10 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,700 | 44.08 | 5.07 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,300 | 54.31 | 5.27 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,900 | 47.49 | 4.80 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,800 | 46.54 | 4.75 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,000 | 45.26 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,300 | 54.31 | 5.27 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $7,400 | 38.30 | 5.18 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,800 | 44.92 | 5.10 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,500 | 37.79 | 5.04 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,200 | 58.74 | 5.24 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,300 | 54.31 | 5.27 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,000 | 50.99 | 5.10 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,800 | 43.79 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trayce Jackson-Davis | GSW | $5,400 | 32.07 | 5.94 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,300 | 54.31 | 5.27 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,200 | 58.74 | 5.24 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $7,400 | 38.30 | 5.18 |
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.