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 | 54.09 | 4.51 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,400 | 51.47 | 4.95 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,600 | 50.68 | 5.28 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $9,800 | 50.32 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Ellis | SAC | $3,000 | 17.17 | 5.72 |
| Killian Hayes | DET | $4,900 | 27.46 | 5.60 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $7,700 | 43.13 | 5.60 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $4,800 | 25.83 | 5.38 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,600 | 50.68 | 5.28 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,300 | 48.17 | 5.80 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,800 | 46.94 | 5.33 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $10,100 | 45.63 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hawkins | NOP | $4,700 | 29.14 | 6.20 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,300 | 48.17 | 5.80 |
| Keon Ellis | SAC | $3,000 | 17.17 | 5.72 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $4,400 | 24.47 | 5.56 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,300 | 51.30 | 4.98 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,500 | 49.82 | 5.24 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,300 | 48.17 | 5.80 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,800 | 46.94 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,300 | 48.17 | 5.80 |
| Ochai Agbaji | UTA | $3,100 | 17.06 | 5.50 |
| Gordon Hayward | CHA | $6,600 | 36.23 | 5.49 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,300 | 39.16 | 5.36 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 53.01 | 5.05 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,300 | 51.30 | 4.98 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,500 | 49.82 | 5.24 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $10,600 | 47.96 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $4,600 | 26.07 | 5.67 |
| Ochai Agbaji | UTA | $3,100 | 17.06 | 5.50 |
| Dario Saric | GSW | $4,400 | 24.20 | 5.50 |
| Gordon Hayward | CHA | $6,600 | 36.23 | 5.49 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,700 | 65.09 | 5.56 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 60.11 | 5.46 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 53.01 | 5.05 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,000 | 47.03 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Olynyk | UTA | $4,500 | 26.54 | 5.90 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $4,600 | 26.07 | 5.67 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,700 | 65.09 | 5.56 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $5,300 | 29.26 | 5.52 |
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.