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 | 71.32 | 5.85 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $8,900 | 44.16 | 4.96 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $9,000 | 44.04 | 4.89 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $9,400 | 41.89 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Payne | PHI | $3,200 | 21.13 | 6.60 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,200 | 71.32 | 5.85 |
| Kyle Lowry | PHI | $5,200 | 28.43 | 5.47 |
| Terry Rozier | MIA | $6,500 | 34.58 | 5.32 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,000 | 44.54 | 5.57 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $8,900 | 44.16 | 4.96 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,700 | 39.30 | 5.10 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | NYK | $7,800 | 38.51 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $5,300 | 34.87 | 6.58 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,000 | 44.54 | 5.57 |
| Terry Rozier | MIA | $6,500 | 34.58 | 5.32 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,100 | 21.79 | 5.31 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 48.26 | 4.98 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,000 | 44.54 | 5.57 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,100 | 44.15 | 5.45 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,900 | 41.55 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $5,300 | 34.87 | 6.58 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,000 | 44.54 | 5.57 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,100 | 44.15 | 5.45 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $6,700 | 35.44 | 5.29 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,700 | 55.86 | 5.22 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 48.26 | 4.98 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,600 | 43.29 | 5.03 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,400 | 42.60 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Finney-Smith | BKN | $4,500 | 24.13 | 5.36 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,900 | 41.55 | 5.26 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,200 | 37.68 | 5.23 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,700 | 55.86 | 5.22 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,400 | 59.14 | 5.19 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,700 | 55.86 | 5.22 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,400 | 41.14 | 4.90 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,200 | 41.04 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Reed | PHI | $5,100 | 32.47 | 6.37 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,700 | 55.86 | 5.22 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,400 | 59.14 | 5.19 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,700 | 34.34 | 5.12 |
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.