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 | 59.68 | 4.81 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,400 | 47.73 | 5.08 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $9,600 | 47.67 | 4.97 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $9,700 | 47.46 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $7,700 | 46.85 | 6.08 |
| Ty Jerome | GSW | $3,000 | 17.11 | 5.70 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | GSW | $5,100 | 28.47 | 5.58 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $5,200 | 28.20 | 5.42 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $7,700 | 46.85 | 6.08 |
| Paul George | LAC | $9,100 | 42.40 | 4.66 |
| Jordan Poole | GSW | $7,900 | 42.17 | 5.34 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $7,800 | 39.78 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $7,700 | 46.85 | 6.08 |
| Ty Jerome | GSW | $3,000 | 17.11 | 5.70 |
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $5,400 | 30.54 | 5.66 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $4,500 | 24.82 | 5.51 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $9,500 | 42.42 | 4.47 |
| Paul George | LAC | $9,100 | 42.40 | 4.66 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $10,300 | 41.28 | 4.01 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $7,600 | 35.86 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $5,400 | 30.54 | 5.66 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | GSW | $5,100 | 28.47 | 5.58 |
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $4,800 | 26.62 | 5.55 |
| Kevin Huerter | SAC | $5,500 | 30.04 | 5.46 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,300 | 57.31 | 5.07 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $9,800 | 52.59 | 5.37 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $9,500 | 42.42 | 4.47 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $10,300 | 41.28 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $6,400 | 35.55 | 5.55 |
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $4,800 | 26.62 | 5.55 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $9,800 | 52.59 | 5.37 |
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $4,300 | 22.95 | 5.34 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,300 | 57.31 | 5.07 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,500 | 51.55 | 4.91 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,400 | 43.68 | 5.20 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NOP | $6,800 | 35.89 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,400 | 33.39 | 6.18 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $5,700 | 32.61 | 5.72 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $6,200 | 34.67 | 5.59 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $6,400 | 35.55 | 5.55 |
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.