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 | 53.91 | 4.81 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,600 | 53.39 | 5.04 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,800 | 47.68 | 4.87 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,000 | 42.74 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | BKN | $6,100 | 32.25 | 5.29 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,100 | 36.37 | 5.12 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $6,900 | 35.11 | 5.09 |
| Jrue Holiday | BOS | $5,200 | 26.46 | 5.09 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,000 | 42.74 | 4.75 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,100 | 42.11 | 5.20 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,300 | 41.95 | 5.05 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $8,900 | 40.33 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | UTA | $5,200 | 28.32 | 5.45 |
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $4,800 | 26.10 | 5.44 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $3,900 | 21.23 | 5.44 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $3,200 | 17.36 | 5.42 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,000 | 55.24 | 5.52 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,100 | 53.18 | 5.27 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,100 | 42.11 | 5.20 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $9,300 | 40.06 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,000 | 55.24 | 5.52 |
| Cameron Johnson | BKN | $5,600 | 30.88 | 5.51 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $3,900 | 21.23 | 5.44 |
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $4,800 | 26.10 | 5.44 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,000 | 55.24 | 5.52 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,100 | 53.18 | 5.27 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,900 | 42.13 | 5.33 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,900 | 38.22 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Finney-Smith | BKN | $4,100 | 23.66 | 5.77 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,000 | 55.24 | 5.52 |
| Cameron Johnson | BKN | $5,600 | 30.88 | 5.51 |
| John Collins | UTA | $6,900 | 37.35 | 5.41 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,700 | 53.38 | 4.99 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $8,500 | 42.47 | 5.00 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,900 | 38.22 | 4.84 |
| John Collins | UTA | $6,900 | 37.35 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | UTA | $6,900 | 37.35 | 5.41 |
| Dereck Lively II | DAL | $4,400 | 23.18 | 5.27 |
| Grant Williams | CHA | $4,800 | 24.42 | 5.09 |
| Zach Collins | SAS | $5,500 | 27.90 | 5.07 |
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.