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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,400 | 55.16 | 5.30 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,000 | 49.28 | 5.48 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $10,600 | 46.76 | 4.41 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,700 | 43.20 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,000 | 49.28 | 5.48 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,400 | 55.16 | 5.30 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $7,400 | 39.21 | 5.30 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $6,400 | 32.97 | 5.15 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,000 | 49.28 | 5.48 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $10,600 | 46.76 | 4.41 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,900 | 42.24 | 4.75 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $7,400 | 39.21 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,000 | 49.28 | 5.48 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $5,300 | 28.91 | 5.46 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $7,400 | 39.21 | 5.30 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $6,400 | 32.97 | 5.15 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 50.59 | 4.96 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,700 | 47.92 | 4.94 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,600 | 37.88 | 4.40 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,800 | 35.20 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $5,300 | 28.91 | 5.46 |
| Grayson Allen | PHX | $5,700 | 28.28 | 4.96 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 50.59 | 4.96 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | NYK | $5,100 | 25.29 | 4.96 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 60.82 | 5.07 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 50.59 | 4.96 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,300 | 49.88 | 4.84 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,600 | 48.41 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,800 | 46.43 | 5.28 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 60.82 | 5.07 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,600 | 48.41 | 5.04 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 50.59 | 4.96 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 60.82 | 5.07 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,300 | 49.88 | 4.84 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,800 | 46.43 | 5.28 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $10,000 | 43.86 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,800 | 46.43 | 5.28 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | PHX | $6,800 | 34.88 | 5.13 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | NYK | $6,500 | 33.13 | 5.10 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 60.82 | 5.07 |
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.