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 | $11,800 | 56.66 | 4.80 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,600 | 55.66 | 5.25 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $10,400 | 47.59 | 4.58 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,400 | 46.83 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | LAC | $7,000 | 39.84 | 5.69 |
| Bradley Beal | PHX | $6,800 | 38.49 | 5.66 |
| Skylar Mays | POR | $5,400 | 29.60 | 5.48 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,400 | 18.16 | 5.34 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | LAC | $8,700 | 46.13 | 5.30 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $8,700 | 45.68 | 5.25 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $10,100 | 44.96 | 4.45 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $9,000 | 43.33 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | PHX | $6,800 | 38.49 | 5.66 |
| Skylar Mays | POR | $5,400 | 29.60 | 5.48 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,700 | 46.13 | 5.30 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $8,700 | 45.68 | 5.25 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | LAC | $8,700 | 46.13 | 5.30 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,100 | 42.85 | 4.71 |
| Gordon Hayward | CHA | $8,200 | 41.63 | 5.08 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,200 | 40.53 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Nwora | IND | $1,000 | 9.06 | 9.06 |
| Marcus Morris Sr. | PHI | $1,000 | 6.88 | 6.88 |
| Kyle Anderson | MIN | $4,800 | 25.48 | 5.31 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,700 | 46.13 | 5.30 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $10,300 | 52.24 | 5.07 |
| Gordon Hayward | CHA | $8,200 | 41.63 | 5.08 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $8,500 | 41.31 | 4.86 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,800 | 40.99 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Nwora | IND | $1,000 | 9.06 | 9.06 |
| Jarace Walker | IND | $1,000 | 7.72 | 7.72 |
| Marcus Morris Sr. | PHI | $1,000 | 6.88 | 6.88 |
| Cameron Johnson | BKN | $5,200 | 33.09 | 6.36 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 60.87 | 5.07 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,400 | 58.99 | 5.17 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $9,700 | 51.46 | 5.31 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,900 | 46.02 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $5,500 | 34.29 | 6.24 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | NYK | $3,600 | 19.86 | 5.52 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $9,700 | 51.46 | 5.31 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $7,700 | 40.19 | 5.22 |
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.