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 | $12,600 | 64.12 | 5.09 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,000 | 45.37 | 5.04 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $9,000 | 44.06 | 4.90 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,500 | 43.61 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaki Branham | SAS | $3,500 | 21.56 | 6.16 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $6,700 | 37.04 | 5.53 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,400 | 38.56 | 5.21 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $5,400 | 28.01 | 5.19 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $9,000 | 44.06 | 4.90 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,400 | 43.82 | 4.66 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $8,900 | 40.25 | 4.52 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $10,200 | 39.52 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Holiday | DEN | $1,000 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Malaki Branham | SAS | $3,500 | 21.56 | 6.16 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $6,700 | 37.04 | 5.53 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $6,800 | 35.84 | 5.27 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,900 | 50.26 | 5.08 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,400 | 43.82 | 4.66 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,400 | 41.19 | 4.90 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,200 | 38.27 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Holiday | DEN | $1,000 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Marcus Morris Sr. | CLE | $2,000 | 11.79 | 5.90 |
| Andrew Wiggins | GSW | $5,600 | 29.88 | 5.34 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | BKN | $4,200 | 22.32 | 5.31 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,300 | 54.12 | 5.25 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,900 | 50.26 | 5.08 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,400 | 41.19 | 4.90 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,200 | 38.27 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Morris Sr. | CLE | $2,000 | 11.79 | 5.90 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $3,000 | 16.99 | 5.66 |
| Patrick Baldwin Jr. | WAS | $3,400 | 19.22 | 5.65 |
| Keegan Murray | SAC | $6,000 | 32.31 | 5.39 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,300 | 54.55 | 5.30 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,300 | 54.12 | 5.25 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $14,000 | 53.86 | 3.85 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,700 | 52.62 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | CHI | $4,600 | 26.07 | 5.67 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $3,000 | 16.99 | 5.66 |
| Grant Williams | CHA | $4,300 | 23.81 | 5.54 |
| Trayce Jackson-Davis | GSW | $5,900 | 32.49 | 5.51 |
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.