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 | 56.02 | 4.87 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $9,900 | 47.97 | 4.85 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $8,900 | 47.15 | 5.30 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,600 | 46.80 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $4,900 | 34.52 | 7.05 |
| Dalano Banton | POR | $3,100 | 18.30 | 5.90 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $4,900 | 28.06 | 5.73 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $8,900 | 47.15 | 5.30 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,100 | 45.20 | 4.97 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,100 | 41.41 | 5.11 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $8,100 | 41.04 | 5.07 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,400 | 39.02 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $4,900 | 34.52 | 7.05 |
| Dalano Banton | POR | $3,100 | 18.30 | 5.90 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $4,900 | 28.06 | 5.73 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $3,700 | 20.74 | 5.61 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 53.37 | 5.45 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,500 | 49.61 | 4.72 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,700 | 41.42 | 4.76 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,300 | 40.36 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $3,400 | 21.36 | 6.28 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $5,500 | 31.72 | 5.77 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $3,700 | 20.74 | 5.61 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,300 | 34.91 | 5.54 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 53.37 | 5.45 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 52.55 | 4.73 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,500 | 49.61 | 4.72 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,700 | 41.42 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $3,400 | 21.36 | 6.28 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $5,500 | 31.72 | 5.77 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,300 | 34.91 | 5.54 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 53.37 | 5.45 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 64.82 | 5.49 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,600 | 55.95 | 5.28 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 52.55 | 4.73 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,600 | 49.46 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goga Bitadze | ORL | $5,300 | 31.98 | 6.03 |
| Isaiah Stewart | DET | $4,500 | 25.95 | 5.77 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,500 | 48.29 | 5.68 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 64.82 | 5.49 |
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.