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 | $11,500 | 59.70 | 5.19 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,300 | 48.22 | 5.19 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,700 | 47.49 | 5.46 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,300 | 46.51 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,400 | 29.62 | 6.73 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $5,000 | 32.90 | 6.58 |
| Coby White | CHI | $6,700 | 39.64 | 5.92 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | LAC | $4,000 | 22.86 | 5.72 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,500 | 42.91 | 5.05 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $8,200 | 42.30 | 5.16 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,400 | 41.12 | 4.90 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,600 | 40.50 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,400 | 29.62 | 6.73 |
| Coby White | CHI | $6,700 | 39.64 | 5.92 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $6,600 | 35.54 | 5.39 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,000 | 32.28 | 5.38 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,000 | 52.64 | 5.85 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 52.05 | 5.10 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,300 | 46.05 | 5.55 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,800 | 44.18 | 5.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $3,400 | 23.57 | 6.93 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $5,000 | 29.91 | 5.98 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,000 | 52.64 | 5.85 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,500 | 25.69 | 5.71 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,000 | 52.64 | 5.85 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 52.05 | 5.10 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $8,800 | 45.41 | 5.16 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $9,100 | 44.76 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $3,400 | 23.57 | 6.93 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $3,400 | 20.82 | 6.12 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $5,000 | 29.91 | 5.98 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,000 | 52.64 | 5.85 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,700 | 65.29 | 5.58 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,800 | 53.70 | 5.48 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,400 | 51.35 | 4.94 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,300 | 44.78 | 5.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Hayes | LAL | $4,100 | 25.57 | 6.24 |
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $4,500 | 25.88 | 5.75 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,700 | 65.29 | 5.58 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,800 | 53.70 | 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.