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 | 64.24 | 5.49 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,300 | 56.27 | 5.46 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,800 | 55.67 | 5.68 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,400 | 52.10 | 5.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Quickley | NYK | $5,100 | 29.37 | 5.76 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,800 | 55.67 | 5.68 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,300 | 46.33 | 5.58 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,400 | 52.10 | 5.54 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 46.33 | 5.04 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,600 | 43.16 | 4.50 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $8,000 | 41.98 | 5.25 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,500 | 41.34 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $3,200 | 18.99 | 5.93 |
| Immanuel Quickley | NYK | $5,100 | 29.37 | 5.76 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | NYK | $4,900 | 26.87 | 5.48 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $8,000 | 41.98 | 5.25 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,500 | 52.66 | 5.02 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,500 | 45.91 | 5.40 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,100 | 45.61 | 4.52 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,500 | 41.34 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | MIN | $4,700 | 29.93 | 6.37 |
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $3,200 | 18.99 | 5.93 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | NYK | $4,900 | 26.87 | 5.48 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,500 | 45.91 | 5.40 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,900 | 61.32 | 5.63 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,700 | 55.79 | 5.21 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,500 | 52.66 | 5.02 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,900 | 45.81 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | MIN | $4,700 | 29.93 | 6.37 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,900 | 61.32 | 5.63 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,700 | 55.79 | 5.21 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,900 | 45.81 | 5.15 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,900 | 61.32 | 5.63 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,300 | 59.07 | 5.23 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,700 | 55.79 | 5.21 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,800 | 47.54 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,900 | 61.32 | 5.63 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,300 | 59.07 | 5.23 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,700 | 55.79 | 5.21 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,900 | 45.81 | 5.15 |
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.