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 | $12,000 | 62.34 | 5.20 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $11,400 | 60.05 | 5.27 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,400 | 51.85 | 5.52 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $10,100 | 47.44 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saben Lee | PHX | $1,000 | 9.93 | 9.93 |
| Damion Lee | PHX | $2,200 | 16.15 | 7.34 |
| Alex Caruso | CHI | $3,200 | 22.22 | 6.94 |
| Dennis Schroder | LAL | $5,000 | 28.10 | 5.62 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 47.51 | 5.00 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $10,100 | 47.44 | 4.70 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,400 | 44.24 | 4.71 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,300 | 41.10 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damion Lee | PHX | $2,200 | 16.15 | 7.34 |
| Alex Caruso | CHI | $3,200 | 22.22 | 6.94 |
| Isaiah Joe | OKC | $3,900 | 25.16 | 6.45 |
| Malik Beasley | LAL | $4,100 | 23.90 | 5.83 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,500 | 51.68 | 4.92 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 47.51 | 5.00 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,300 | 41.10 | 4.95 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,300 | 40.53 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | WAS | $4,700 | 29.96 | 6.38 |
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $4,800 | 27.21 | 5.67 |
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $4,500 | 25.24 | 5.61 |
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $4,600 | 25.32 | 5.50 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $10,100 | 40.63 | 4.02 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,300 | 40.53 | 4.36 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $7,600 | 39.19 | 5.16 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,000 | 36.04 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $3,700 | 25.49 | 6.89 |
| Deni Avdija | WAS | $4,700 | 29.96 | 6.38 |
| Darius Bazley | PHX | $1,000 | 5.98 | 5.98 |
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $4,800 | 27.21 | 5.67 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 58.92 | 4.99 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,400 | 50.85 | 4.89 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,900 | 47.19 | 4.77 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHX | $8,200 | 42.26 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meyers Leonard | MIL | $1,400 | 10.91 | 7.79 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $3,700 | 25.49 | 6.89 |
| Daniel Gafford | WAS | $4,100 | 27.02 | 6.59 |
| Bismack Biyombo | PHX | $1,200 | 7.44 | 6.20 |
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.