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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,400 | 45.49 | 4.84 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,100 | 43.84 | 4.82 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $8,300 | 43.03 | 5.18 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,000 | 41.85 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $5,400 | 31.05 | 5.75 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $5,800 | 32.10 | 5.54 |
| Chris Paul | SAS | $6,200 | 33.77 | 5.45 |
| Gabe Vincent | LAL | $3,400 | 17.99 | 5.29 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,600 | 43.16 | 5.02 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,900 | 41.81 | 4.70 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,100 | 35.54 | 5.01 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $7,000 | 34.06 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $3,000 | 21.84 | 7.28 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $4,800 | 28.28 | 5.89 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $5,800 | 32.10 | 5.54 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,100 | 22.45 | 5.48 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,000 | 47.61 | 4.76 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $9,500 | 45.22 | 4.76 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,600 | 43.16 | 5.02 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,400 | 37.25 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $3,000 | 21.84 | 7.28 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $3,900 | 21.90 | 5.62 |
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $5,000 | 28.09 | 5.62 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAS | $4,100 | 22.73 | 5.54 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 59.88 | 4.99 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,600 | 48.79 | 5.08 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,000 | 47.61 | 4.76 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,500 | 46.37 | 5.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $5,000 | 28.09 | 5.62 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAS | $4,100 | 22.73 | 5.54 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $3,600 | 19.92 | 5.53 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SAS | $6,100 | 33.71 | 5.53 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 59.88 | 4.99 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,200 | 49.51 | 4.85 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,300 | 47.78 | 5.14 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,400 | 47.40 | 5.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $4,400 | 25.13 | 5.71 |
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $4,500 | 25.65 | 5.70 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,400 | 47.40 | 5.64 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,400 | 30.11 | 5.58 |
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.