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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,300 | 51.18 | 5.50 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $8,500 | 47.80 | 5.62 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $9,500 | 46.10 | 4.85 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $8,900 | 44.90 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | MEM | $4,000 | 24.10 | 6.02 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $8,500 | 47.80 | 5.62 |
| Tyus Jones | PHX | $5,300 | 29.70 | 5.60 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,300 | 51.18 | 5.50 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,700 | 43.78 | 5.03 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,600 | 42.28 | 4.92 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,000 | 39.38 | 4.92 |
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $7,800 | 37.53 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Mann | CHA | $4,300 | 27.94 | 6.50 |
| Gradey Dick | TOR | $5,000 | 27.58 | 5.52 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $5,800 | 31.86 | 5.49 |
| Jordan Clarkson | UTA | $5,400 | 29.55 | 5.47 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,900 | 48.60 | 5.46 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,000 | 39.38 | 4.92 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,800 | 38.95 | 4.99 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,000 | 36.43 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gradey Dick | TOR | $5,000 | 27.58 | 5.52 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,900 | 48.60 | 5.46 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $6,600 | 35.03 | 5.31 |
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $4,700 | 24.92 | 5.30 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 55.58 | 5.01 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,900 | 48.60 | 5.46 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,700 | 46.25 | 5.32 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,100 | 42.27 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,700 | 31.54 | 5.53 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,900 | 48.60 | 5.46 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,100 | 27.66 | 5.42 |
| Taylor Hendricks | UTA | $4,500 | 24.33 | 5.41 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 55.58 | 5.01 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,100 | 54.47 | 5.39 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,800 | 45.66 | 5.19 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,100 | 42.27 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $7,000 | 39.29 | 5.61 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,700 | 31.54 | 5.53 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,100 | 27.66 | 5.42 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,100 | 54.47 | 5.39 |
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.