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 | $10,300 | 53.48 | 5.19 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,700 | 48.74 | 4.56 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,600 | 45.91 | 4.78 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,100 | 45.91 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyonte George | UTA | $5,500 | 32.63 | 5.93 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $6,100 | 34.86 | 5.72 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,600 | 42.05 | 5.53 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $7,100 | 38.81 | 5.47 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,600 | 45.91 | 4.78 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,000 | 45.21 | 5.02 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 44.77 | 4.71 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,200 | 42.19 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $3,000 | 23.61 | 7.87 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $5,500 | 29.79 | 5.42 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,400 | 39.93 | 5.40 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $5,200 | 27.87 | 5.36 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $9,700 | 48.38 | 4.99 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,300 | 44.57 | 5.37 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,700 | 41.61 | 4.78 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,400 | 39.93 | 5.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $3,000 | 23.61 | 7.87 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $3,000 | 22.24 | 7.41 |
| Andrew Wiggins | GSW | $5,800 | 33.41 | 5.76 |
| Cameron Johnson | BKN | $6,500 | 36.16 | 5.56 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $9,700 | 48.38 | 4.99 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,000 | 48.37 | 4.84 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $9,200 | 48.29 | 5.25 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,400 | 47.29 | 5.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $3,000 | 22.24 | 7.41 |
| Andrew Wiggins | GSW | $5,800 | 33.41 | 5.76 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,400 | 47.29 | 5.63 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $6,200 | 34.80 | 5.61 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 68.58 | 5.72 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,800 | 57.14 | 5.29 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,500 | 55.99 | 5.33 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,500 | 52.86 | 5.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 68.58 | 5.72 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $6,200 | 34.80 | 5.61 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,500 | 52.86 | 5.56 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,000 | 38.50 | 5.50 |
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.