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 | $11,300 | 63.23 | 5.60 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,200 | 49.52 | 6.04 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,800 | 49.19 | 5.02 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,000 | 43.16 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,200 | 49.52 | 6.04 |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | MEM | $5,200 | 30.16 | 5.80 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $11,300 | 63.23 | 5.60 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,200 | 34.25 | 5.52 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,500 | 39.93 | 4.70 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,300 | 39.71 | 4.78 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,700 | 39.67 | 4.56 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $7,500 | 39.05 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,200 | 34.25 | 5.52 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $4,600 | 25.15 | 5.47 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,100 | 38.78 | 5.46 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $7,500 | 39.05 | 5.21 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 53.06 | 5.47 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,000 | 47.77 | 5.31 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,300 | 39.71 | 4.78 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,500 | 37.71 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 53.06 | 5.47 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,000 | 47.77 | 5.31 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $4,900 | 25.36 | 5.17 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $6,300 | 32.46 | 5.15 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,900 | 55.96 | 5.13 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 53.06 | 5.47 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,000 | 47.77 | 5.31 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,800 | 45.10 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keegan Murray | SAC | $5,800 | 32.74 | 5.64 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SAS | $5,600 | 31.34 | 5.60 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 53.06 | 5.47 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,400 | 29.18 | 5.40 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,100 | 60.79 | 5.48 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,900 | 55.96 | 5.13 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,300 | 55.30 | 5.37 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,300 | 51.73 | 5.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,400 | 31.01 | 5.74 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,300 | 51.73 | 5.56 |
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $6,500 | 35.82 | 5.51 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,100 | 60.79 | 5.48 |
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.