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 | $11,200 | 57.53 | 5.14 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,300 | 49.81 | 4.84 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,500 | 49.17 | 5.18 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,200 | 48.37 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $5,100 | 31.57 | 6.19 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,500 | 27.82 | 6.18 |
| Coby White | CHI | $6,800 | 38.95 | 5.73 |
| Tre Mann | CHA | $5,000 | 27.95 | 5.59 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,500 | 47.05 | 5.54 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 45.24 | 4.92 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,200 | 43.93 | 5.36 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,800 | 43.60 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,500 | 27.82 | 6.18 |
| Brandon Boston Jr. | NOP | $3,700 | 21.83 | 5.90 |
| Coby White | CHI | $6,800 | 38.95 | 5.73 |
| Tre Mann | CHA | $5,000 | 27.95 | 5.59 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,000 | 54.21 | 5.42 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,000 | 48.22 | 5.36 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,800 | 44.97 | 5.77 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,800 | 43.60 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Boston Jr. | NOP | $3,700 | 21.83 | 5.90 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,800 | 44.97 | 5.77 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $3,900 | 21.42 | 5.49 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,400 | 23.94 | 5.44 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,000 | 54.21 | 5.42 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,000 | 48.22 | 5.36 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,200 | 43.34 | 5.29 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $8,600 | 42.27 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,800 | 33.50 | 5.78 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,500 | 41.15 | 5.49 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,400 | 23.94 | 5.44 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,000 | 54.21 | 5.42 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,300 | 66.43 | 5.88 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,800 | 57.34 | 5.31 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,800 | 51.43 | 5.25 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,300 | 49.03 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,300 | 66.43 | 5.88 |
| Yves Missi | NOP | $4,000 | 23.15 | 5.79 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,800 | 33.50 | 5.78 |
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $7,000 | 38.49 | 5.50 |
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.