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 | LAL | $11,000 | 54.26 | 4.93 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,800 | 53.73 | 4.98 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,000 | 49.99 | 5.55 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,700 | 49.90 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | MIA | $4,800 | 28.88 | 6.02 |
| Moses Moody | GSW | $3,800 | 21.37 | 5.62 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,000 | 49.99 | 5.55 |
| Jose Alvarado | NOP | $5,000 | 27.26 | 5.45 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,700 | 49.90 | 5.14 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAS | $8,300 | 42.36 | 5.10 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,200 | 42.11 | 5.14 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,500 | 41.65 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | MIA | $4,800 | 28.88 | 6.02 |
| Nick Smith Jr. | CHA | $4,000 | 23.88 | 5.97 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $5,000 | 29.72 | 5.94 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | MIL | $3,900 | 22.22 | 5.70 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,700 | 55.51 | 5.19 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,000 | 50.76 | 5.08 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,500 | 43.61 | 5.13 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,900 | 42.88 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | MIL | $5,300 | 32.02 | 6.04 |
| Nick Smith Jr. | CHA | $4,000 | 23.88 | 5.97 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $5,000 | 29.72 | 5.94 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | MIL | $3,900 | 22.22 | 5.70 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,700 | 55.51 | 5.19 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,000 | 50.76 | 5.08 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,900 | 42.88 | 5.43 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,600 | 41.41 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mouhamed Gueye | ATL | $3,000 | 18.65 | 6.22 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $6,300 | 38.78 | 6.16 |
| Kyle Kuzma | MIL | $5,300 | 32.02 | 6.04 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $4,300 | 23.65 | 5.50 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,700 | 66.69 | 5.25 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,000 | 54.08 | 4.92 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,600 | 48.07 | 5.01 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,400 | 40.60 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $6,300 | 38.78 | 6.16 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,900 | 37.55 | 5.44 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $6,000 | 32.36 | 5.39 |
| Moussa Diabate | CHA | $4,700 | 25.21 | 5.36 |
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.