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 | $12,200 | 56.15 | 4.60 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 50.25 | 4.79 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $10,400 | 46.72 | 4.49 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,000 | 44.79 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Konchar | MEM | $3,700 | 22.09 | 5.97 |
| Tre Jones | SAS | $5,300 | 28.03 | 5.29 |
| Miles McBride | NYK | $1,000 | 5.12 | 5.12 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,000 | 44.79 | 4.98 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,000 | 44.79 | 4.98 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $10,000 | 44.47 | 4.45 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,700 | 43.33 | 4.98 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,900 | 41.80 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,000 | 44.79 | 4.98 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,700 | 43.33 | 4.98 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,800 | 38.80 | 4.97 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $7,200 | 34.71 | 4.82 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,700 | 43.33 | 4.98 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,900 | 41.80 | 4.70 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,500 | 38.95 | 4.58 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,600 | 37.83 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Konchar | MEM | $3,700 | 22.09 | 5.97 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $5,600 | 28.99 | 5.18 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $6,000 | 29.92 | 4.99 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,700 | 43.33 | 4.98 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 54.62 | 4.97 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $9,600 | 45.41 | 4.73 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,800 | 41.83 | 4.75 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $7,900 | 40.10 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $5,600 | 28.99 | 5.18 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $7,900 | 40.10 | 5.08 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $6,000 | 29.92 | 4.99 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 54.62 | 4.97 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 54.62 | 4.97 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $9,600 | 45.41 | 4.73 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,200 | 45.13 | 4.90 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,800 | 41.83 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,400 | 38.24 | 5.17 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $7,900 | 40.10 | 5.08 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NOP | $6,300 | 31.44 | 4.99 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 54.62 | 4.97 |
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.