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 | $11,700 | 54.61 | 4.67 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,600 | 51.18 | 4.83 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,500 | 51.09 | 5.38 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,400 | 46.35 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Dunn | UTA | $3,000 | 24.08 | 8.03 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $4,100 | 25.52 | 6.22 |
| Kyle Lowry | MIA | $5,000 | 28.96 | 5.79 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,500 | 51.09 | 5.38 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,400 | 46.35 | 4.93 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $8,800 | 45.26 | 5.14 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,700 | 44.68 | 5.14 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,600 | 44.22 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Dunn | UTA | $3,000 | 24.08 | 8.03 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $4,100 | 25.52 | 6.22 |
| Caleb Martin | MIA | $3,900 | 22.08 | 5.66 |
| Talen Horton-Tucker | UTA | $5,000 | 26.95 | 5.39 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,600 | 49.18 | 5.12 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,700 | 44.68 | 5.14 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $8,000 | 37.14 | 4.64 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,300 | 32.65 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Martin | MIA | $3,900 | 22.08 | 5.66 |
| Talen Horton-Tucker | UTA | $5,000 | 26.95 | 5.39 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | MIA | $5,200 | 27.83 | 5.35 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | ATL | $5,700 | 29.51 | 5.18 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,600 | 49.18 | 5.12 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $8,400 | 41.40 | 4.93 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,200 | 39.43 | 4.81 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $8,000 | 37.14 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | MIA | $3,800 | 22.85 | 6.01 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | MIA | $5,200 | 27.83 | 5.35 |
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $4,700 | 24.39 | 5.19 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,600 | 49.18 | 5.12 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,700 | 55.49 | 4.74 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $9,700 | 47.27 | 4.87 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,600 | 37.16 | 4.89 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,700 | 36.05 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | MIA | $3,800 | 22.85 | 6.01 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,100 | 33.65 | 5.52 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NOP | $6,900 | 35.03 | 5.08 |
| Daniel Gafford | WAS | $5,600 | 28.27 | 5.05 |
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.