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 | $12,600 | 60.65 | 4.81 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,400 | 51.35 | 4.94 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $10,000 | 50.33 | 5.03 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,900 | 48.60 | 5.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $4,000 | 24.33 | 6.08 |
| Talen Horton-Tucker | UTA | $4,900 | 29.57 | 6.03 |
| Jrue Holiday | BOS | $6,800 | 38.38 | 5.64 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,100 | 34.18 | 5.60 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $10,000 | 50.33 | 5.03 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 48.39 | 5.20 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,900 | 46.61 | 4.71 |
| Paul George | LAC | $9,000 | 42.76 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $6,100 | 35.29 | 5.79 |
| Jordan Hawkins | NOP | $3,800 | 21.79 | 5.73 |
| Jrue Holiday | BOS | $6,800 | 38.38 | 5.64 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $6,000 | 33.70 | 5.62 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,300 | 53.78 | 5.22 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,100 | 50.49 | 5.55 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 48.39 | 5.20 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,400 | 46.88 | 5.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | NYK | $4,400 | 28.56 | 6.49 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $5,800 | 32.76 | 5.65 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $6,000 | 33.70 | 5.62 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,400 | 46.88 | 5.58 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,300 | 53.78 | 5.22 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 53.45 | 4.86 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,100 | 50.49 | 5.55 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,400 | 46.88 | 5.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Bagley III | DET | $4,000 | 26.51 | 6.63 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $4,400 | 28.56 | 6.49 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $5,800 | 32.76 | 5.65 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,400 | 46.88 | 5.58 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 61.44 | 5.12 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $9,800 | 53.49 | 5.46 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 53.45 | 4.86 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,500 | 48.00 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Bagley III | DET | $4,000 | 26.51 | 6.63 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NOP | $6,000 | 33.42 | 5.57 |
| PJ Washington | CHA | $5,800 | 32.33 | 5.57 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,700 | 31.28 | 5.49 |
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.