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 | $10,700 | 52.67 | 4.92 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,600 | 47.70 | 4.97 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,200 | 43.15 | 4.69 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $9,400 | 42.90 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $7,100 | 39.95 | 5.63 |
| Tre Jones | SAS | $5,000 | 25.93 | 5.19 |
| Tyus Jones | WAS | $6,200 | 31.92 | 5.15 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $5,400 | 27.52 | 5.10 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,200 | 43.15 | 4.69 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $7,000 | 35.98 | 5.14 |
| Devin Vassell | SAS | $7,100 | 34.47 | 4.85 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,700 | 34.16 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GSW | $5,600 | 29.72 | 5.31 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $7,000 | 35.98 | 5.14 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,700 | 34.16 | 5.10 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $5,400 | 27.52 | 5.10 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,600 | 54.16 | 5.64 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,200 | 40.73 | 4.97 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $8,200 | 37.73 | 4.60 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,700 | 36.65 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O’Neale | PHX | $4,800 | 27.96 | 5.83 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,600 | 54.16 | 5.64 |
| Klay Thompson | GSW | $5,600 | 29.72 | 5.31 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $7,000 | 35.98 | 5.14 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 55.00 | 4.87 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,600 | 54.16 | 5.64 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,100 | 51.48 | 5.10 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,700 | 49.24 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O’Neale | PHX | $4,800 | 27.96 | 5.83 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,600 | 54.16 | 5.64 |
| John Collins | UTA | $6,100 | 33.55 | 5.50 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $7,200 | 38.18 | 5.30 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,400 | 57.92 | 5.08 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,000 | 55.45 | 5.55 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 55.00 | 4.87 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,100 | 51.48 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,000 | 55.45 | 5.55 |
| John Collins | UTA | $6,100 | 33.55 | 5.50 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $7,200 | 38.18 | 5.30 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | PHX | $6,600 | 34.69 | 5.26 |
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.