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 | $11,000 | 57.08 | 5.19 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $8,900 | 45.75 | 5.14 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,800 | 45.28 | 5.15 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,600 | 44.11 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalano Banton | POR | $3,200 | 18.05 | 5.64 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $4,200 | 23.11 | 5.50 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $5,200 | 28.44 | 5.47 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,400 | 40.19 | 5.43 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,800 | 47.22 | 5.37 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,800 | 41.77 | 4.75 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,400 | 40.19 | 5.43 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,200 | 39.51 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalano Banton | POR | $3,200 | 18.05 | 5.64 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $5,200 | 28.44 | 5.47 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,400 | 40.19 | 5.43 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,800 | 47.22 | 5.37 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 49.30 | 4.83 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,300 | 39.70 | 4.78 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,200 | 39.51 | 4.82 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,400 | 37.95 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $5,900 | 33.40 | 5.66 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,400 | 37.95 | 5.13 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $4,000 | 20.40 | 5.10 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,800 | 34.41 | 5.06 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 60.31 | 5.34 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 49.30 | 4.83 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,600 | 42.41 | 4.93 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,300 | 39.70 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $5,900 | 33.40 | 5.66 |
| John Collins | UTA | $6,300 | 34.61 | 5.49 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 60.31 | 5.34 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,000 | 21.27 | 5.32 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 60.31 | 5.34 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,400 | 50.29 | 4.84 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,700 | 46.95 | 5.40 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,000 | 43.10 | 5.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Plumlee | PHX | $4,400 | 26.95 | 6.13 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $3,100 | 18.17 | 5.86 |
| John Collins | UTA | $6,300 | 34.61 | 5.49 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,700 | 46.95 | 5.40 |
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.