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 | 56.18 | 4.76 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,300 | 53.83 | 5.23 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $10,200 | 51.68 | 5.07 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $10,400 | 47.38 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | UTA | $6,500 | 35.06 | 5.39 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $3,700 | 19.91 | 5.38 |
| Chris Paul | GSW | $6,100 | 32.76 | 5.37 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAC | $7,000 | 36.84 | 5.26 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $8,700 | 45.09 | 5.18 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,100 | 43.86 | 4.82 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,300 | 42.19 | 5.08 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $9,000 | 41.90 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | ATL | $4,900 | 27.11 | 5.53 |
| Malaki Branham | SAS | $3,900 | 21.19 | 5.43 |
| Jordan Clarkson | UTA | $6,500 | 35.06 | 5.39 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $3,700 | 19.91 | 5.38 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 50.92 | 5.20 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,700 | 44.37 | 5.10 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,100 | 43.86 | 4.82 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,200 | 40.27 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $3,000 | 17.19 | 5.73 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | ATL | $4,900 | 27.11 | 5.53 |
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $4,700 | 24.89 | 5.29 |
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $5,500 | 28.97 | 5.27 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 50.92 | 5.20 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,600 | 45.66 | 5.31 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,700 | 44.37 | 5.10 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,100 | 40.86 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $3,000 | 17.19 | 5.73 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $3,400 | 18.71 | 5.50 |
| Cameron Johnson | BKN | $5,400 | 29.12 | 5.39 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $6,200 | 32.97 | 5.32 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,200 | 64.84 | 5.31 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,500 | 62.75 | 5.46 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,100 | 52.66 | 5.21 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,600 | 45.66 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,200 | 34.16 | 5.51 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $3,400 | 18.71 | 5.50 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,500 | 62.75 | 5.46 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $4,500 | 24.14 | 5.36 |
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.