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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,200 | 53.75 | 5.27 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $10,300 | 51.46 | 5.00 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,800 | 49.34 | 5.03 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,000 | 46.93 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles McBride | NYK | $5,300 | 31.25 | 5.90 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $6,400 | 33.77 | 5.28 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,200 | 53.75 | 5.27 |
| Coby White | CHI | $7,200 | 36.30 | 5.04 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $10,300 | 51.46 | 5.00 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,800 | 49.34 | 5.03 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,800 | 42.97 | 4.38 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,300 | 37.31 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles McBride | NYK | $5,300 | 31.25 | 5.90 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $6,100 | 34.33 | 5.63 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $6,400 | 33.77 | 5.28 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,300 | 37.31 | 5.11 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 52.67 | 5.43 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,900 | 46.97 | 4.74 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,400 | 44.99 | 5.36 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,800 | 39.53 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $6,100 | 34.33 | 5.63 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 52.67 | 5.43 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $6,900 | 37.14 | 5.38 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,400 | 44.99 | 5.36 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 52.67 | 5.43 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,500 | 51.20 | 4.88 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,200 | 50.82 | 5.52 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,100 | 48.74 | 5.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $3,000 | 17.46 | 5.82 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,200 | 50.82 | 5.52 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 52.67 | 5.43 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $6,900 | 37.14 | 5.38 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,500 | 62.44 | 5.43 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,500 | 51.20 | 4.88 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,100 | 48.74 | 5.36 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $9,400 | 46.95 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $3,000 | 17.46 | 5.82 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,500 | 62.44 | 5.43 |
| Kevon Looney | GSW | $3,600 | 19.54 | 5.43 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,100 | 48.74 | 5.36 |
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.