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 | $12,400 | 61.69 | 4.97 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,000 | 47.51 | 4.75 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,600 | 47.42 | 4.94 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,200 | 47.36 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,500 | 35.99 | 5.54 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $5,000 | 26.66 | 5.33 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,300 | 43.76 | 5.27 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,500 | 44.04 | 5.18 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,700 | 39.80 | 4.57 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,000 | 39.26 | 4.91 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,300 | 37.29 | 5.11 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $7,500 | 36.70 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Monk | SAC | $4,100 | 23.22 | 5.66 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $4,400 | 24.87 | 5.65 |
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $5,100 | 28.29 | 5.55 |
| Buddy Hield | IND | $6,400 | 34.44 | 5.38 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $9,400 | 42.02 | 4.47 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $8,200 | 41.80 | 5.10 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,700 | 39.80 | 4.57 |
| Buddy Hield | IND | $6,400 | 34.44 | 5.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Finney-Smith | DAL | $3,600 | 20.93 | 5.81 |
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $4,800 | 27.50 | 5.73 |
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $5,100 | 28.29 | 5.55 |
| Buddy Hield | IND | $6,400 | 34.44 | 5.38 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,500 | 58.67 | 5.10 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $10,100 | 51.12 | 5.06 |
| Christian Wood | DAL | $8,600 | 43.86 | 5.10 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,700 | 42.23 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $4,800 | 32.19 | 6.71 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $3,700 | 23.93 | 6.47 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | DAL | $3,600 | 20.93 | 5.81 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,200 | 33.28 | 5.37 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,400 | 62.84 | 5.51 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,500 | 58.67 | 5.10 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,800 | 46.58 | 5.29 |
| Christian Wood | DAL | $8,600 | 43.86 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $4,800 | 32.19 | 6.71 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $3,700 | 23.93 | 6.47 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,400 | 62.84 | 5.51 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $5,400 | 29.53 | 5.47 |
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.