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 | 61.66 | 5.14 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,000 | 52.29 | 5.23 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,300 | 50.72 | 5.45 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $10,100 | 50.08 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MEM | $4,900 | 35.98 | 7.34 |
| Immanuel Quickley | NYK | $5,000 | 30.21 | 6.04 |
| Jevon Carter | MIL | $3,700 | 21.26 | 5.75 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,800 | 32.79 | 5.65 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,300 | 50.72 | 5.45 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,600 | 43.18 | 4.50 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $8,100 | 43.05 | 5.32 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,200 | 41.37 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Quickley | NYK | $5,000 | 30.21 | 6.04 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,800 | 32.79 | 5.65 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,300 | 50.72 | 5.45 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHI | $4,100 | 22.09 | 5.39 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,600 | 43.18 | 4.50 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $9,600 | 39.66 | 4.13 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $7,400 | 37.76 | 5.10 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | CHA | $7,200 | 37.21 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,800 | 27.74 | 5.78 |
| Royce O’Neale | BKN | $3,500 | 19.85 | 5.67 |
| Deni Avdija | WAS | $4,600 | 24.95 | 5.42 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHI | $4,100 | 22.09 | 5.39 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NYK | $9,900 | 49.06 | 4.96 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $9,000 | 45.53 | 5.06 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $9,600 | 39.66 | 4.13 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $7,400 | 37.76 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Bagley III | DET | $5,500 | 31.85 | 5.79 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,800 | 27.74 | 5.78 |
| Royce O’Neale | BKN | $3,500 | 19.85 | 5.67 |
| Reggie Bullock | DAL | $3,700 | 20.40 | 5.51 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,500 | 57.09 | 4.96 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,800 | 54.32 | 5.03 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $9,000 | 45.53 | 5.06 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,500 | 35.70 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $3,900 | 27.12 | 6.95 |
| Marvin Bagley III | DET | $5,500 | 31.85 | 5.79 |
| Kelly Olynyk | UTA | $6,000 | 32.22 | 5.37 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $4,900 | 26.16 | 5.34 |
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.