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 | 76.11 | 6.50 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,700 | 51.09 | 5.27 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,600 | 49.55 | 5.16 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,500 | 48.94 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $11,700 | 76.11 | 6.50 |
| Tre Jones | SAS | $5,500 | 29.37 | 5.34 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,000 | 42.29 | 5.29 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,700 | 51.09 | 5.27 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,700 | 51.09 | 5.27 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,000 | 42.29 | 5.29 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $8,000 | 39.28 | 4.91 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | NYK | $7,000 | 34.48 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonnie Walker IV | BKN | $3,800 | 21.60 | 5.68 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,000 | 42.29 | 5.29 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,700 | 51.09 | 5.27 |
| Kevin Huerter | SAC | $5,100 | 26.79 | 5.25 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,200 | 49.83 | 4.89 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $8,000 | 39.28 | 4.91 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,500 | 38.29 | 5.11 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GSW | $6,700 | 37.27 | 5.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonnie Walker IV | BKN | $3,800 | 21.60 | 5.68 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GSW | $6,700 | 37.27 | 5.56 |
| Georges Niang | CLE | $3,400 | 17.60 | 5.18 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,500 | 38.29 | 5.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 58.19 | 5.10 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,200 | 49.83 | 4.89 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,000 | 47.65 | 4.77 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,400 | 47.10 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Kuminga | GSW | $6,700 | 37.27 | 5.56 |
| Georges Niang | CLE | $3,400 | 17.60 | 5.18 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $7,200 | 37.03 | 5.14 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,500 | 38.29 | 5.11 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 58.19 | 5.10 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,300 | 51.80 | 5.03 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,000 | 47.65 | 4.77 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,400 | 47.10 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $8,100 | 42.19 | 5.21 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,600 | 38.95 | 5.12 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 58.19 | 5.10 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,300 | 51.80 | 5.03 |
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.