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 | $12,100 | 64.58 | 5.34 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,000 | 57.31 | 5.73 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 55.73 | 5.31 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,600 | 52.10 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,000 | 57.31 | 5.73 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,600 | 52.10 | 5.43 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,100 | 64.58 | 5.34 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 55.73 | 5.31 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,900 | 46.18 | 4.66 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,900 | 44.31 | 4.98 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,100 | 44.20 | 5.46 |
| Terry Rozier | CHA | $8,700 | 42.26 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | LAC | $8,100 | 44.20 | 5.46 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $8,200 | 41.75 | 5.09 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $7,500 | 37.62 | 5.02 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $6,800 | 34.05 | 5.01 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 53.63 | 5.21 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,600 | 47.40 | 5.51 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,400 | 45.65 | 4.86 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,900 | 44.31 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,600 | 47.40 | 5.51 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,100 | 44.20 | 5.46 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 53.63 | 5.21 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,100 | 41.74 | 5.15 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 53.63 | 5.21 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,400 | 53.53 | 5.15 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,600 | 47.40 | 5.51 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,000 | 45.81 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,600 | 47.40 | 5.51 |
| PJ Washington | CHA | $5,900 | 32.11 | 5.44 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 53.63 | 5.21 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,400 | 53.53 | 5.15 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,500 | 64.04 | 5.57 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,700 | 59.98 | 5.13 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,400 | 53.53 | 5.15 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,800 | 50.28 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $5,000 | 29.42 | 5.88 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,500 | 64.04 | 5.57 |
| PJ Washington | CHA | $5,900 | 32.11 | 5.44 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,700 | 35.91 | 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.