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 | $12,700 | 68.07 | 5.36 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,200 | 51.47 | 5.59 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $9,400 | 48.78 | 5.19 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,100 | 46.40 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Payne | PHI | $3,900 | 24.96 | 6.40 |
| Zavier Simpson | MEM | $4,100 | 25.06 | 6.11 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $7,600 | 45.30 | 5.96 |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | MEM | $5,600 | 32.75 | 5.85 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 45.12 | 4.75 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,100 | 43.74 | 4.81 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,600 | 42.94 | 4.99 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $8,900 | 42.39 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $6,600 | 36.35 | 5.51 |
| Grayson Allen | PHX | $5,400 | 29.67 | 5.49 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | TOR | $6,300 | 33.57 | 5.33 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | ATL | $6,500 | 33.82 | 5.20 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,000 | 53.33 | 5.33 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 45.12 | 4.75 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 44.56 | 4.59 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,000 | 44.06 | 5.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green | CHI | $4,200 | 23.89 | 5.69 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $6,600 | 36.35 | 5.51 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,000 | 44.06 | 5.51 |
| Grayson Allen | PHX | $5,400 | 29.67 | 5.49 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 58.87 | 5.03 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,000 | 53.33 | 5.33 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 44.56 | 4.59 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $8,900 | 44.07 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Baldwin Jr. | WAS | $3,400 | 21.37 | 6.29 |
| Javonte Green | CHI | $4,200 | 23.89 | 5.69 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $6,000 | 34.05 | 5.67 |
| Anthony Gill | WAS | $3,600 | 20.38 | 5.66 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,200 | 63.03 | 5.17 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 58.87 | 5.03 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,000 | 58.47 | 5.32 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,900 | 54.99 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Eubanks | PHX | $3,100 | 23.47 | 7.57 |
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $5,000 | 36.12 | 7.22 |
| Xavier Tillman | BOS | $3,200 | 20.72 | 6.47 |
| Luke Kornet | BOS | $3,300 | 21.29 | 6.45 |
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.