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 | 68.28 | 5.89 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $8,200 | 44.95 | 5.48 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,100 | 44.48 | 4.89 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,700 | 43.45 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Morris | DET | $1,600 | 18.23 | 11.39 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $11,600 | 68.28 | 5.89 |
| Patrick Beverley | PHI | $4,500 | 24.81 | 5.51 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,800 | 37.24 | 5.48 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,400 | 42.64 | 5.08 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,100 | 39.69 | 4.90 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $7,200 | 38.38 | 5.33 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $7,400 | 38.01 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landry Shamet | WAS | $2,400 | 15.45 | 6.44 |
| Kevin Huerter | SAC | $4,900 | 26.63 | 5.44 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $6,000 | 32.36 | 5.39 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $7,200 | 38.38 | 5.33 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,100 | 46.10 | 5.07 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,500 | 45.65 | 4.81 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,300 | 40.94 | 4.93 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,100 | 39.69 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $5,700 | 32.46 | 5.70 |
| Jae Crowder | MIL | $3,100 | 17.44 | 5.63 |
| Marcus Morris Sr. | PHI | $3,500 | 19.69 | 5.62 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $7,200 | 38.38 | 5.33 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 58.16 | 5.19 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,000 | 52.30 | 5.23 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,600 | 48.37 | 5.62 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,100 | 46.10 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GSW | $5,500 | 31.78 | 5.78 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $5,700 | 32.46 | 5.70 |
| Jae Crowder | MIL | $3,100 | 17.44 | 5.63 |
| Marcus Morris Sr. | PHI | $3,500 | 19.69 | 5.62 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,200 | 60.93 | 5.44 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 58.16 | 5.19 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,600 | 54.63 | 4.71 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,000 | 52.30 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GSW | $5,500 | 31.78 | 5.78 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,800 | 39.22 | 5.77 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,600 | 48.37 | 5.62 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,200 | 60.93 | 5.44 |
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.