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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,400 | 53.38 | 5.13 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,800 | 52.28 | 4.84 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $10,700 | 51.97 | 4.86 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 49.86 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Butler | PHI | $3,100 | 24.09 | 7.77 |
| Elfrid Payton | CHA | $3,000 | 19.76 | 6.59 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $3,500 | 21.60 | 6.17 |
| Ryan Rollins | MIL | $3,000 | 17.35 | 5.78 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 49.86 | 5.25 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,300 | 43.29 | 5.22 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,200 | 42.93 | 5.23 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,500 | 39.56 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $3,500 | 21.60 | 6.17 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | MIL | $4,000 | 22.97 | 5.74 |
| Keon Johnson | BKN | $4,900 | 27.66 | 5.65 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $6,300 | 35.32 | 5.61 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,500 | 54.74 | 5.21 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 48.23 | 4.87 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,100 | 44.21 | 4.86 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,700 | 43.35 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O’Neale | PHX | $5,000 | 30.33 | 6.07 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | MIL | $4,000 | 22.97 | 5.74 |
| Tidjane Salaun | CHA | $3,600 | 20.04 | 5.57 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $6,400 | 35.52 | 5.55 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,500 | 54.74 | 5.21 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 48.23 | 4.87 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,400 | 43.51 | 5.18 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,000 | 42.84 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bol Bol | PHX | $4,300 | 29.57 | 6.88 |
| Royce O’Neale | PHX | $5,000 | 30.33 | 6.07 |
| Tidjane Salaun | CHA | $3,600 | 20.04 | 5.57 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $6,400 | 35.52 | 5.55 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 66.03 | 5.28 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,500 | 52.88 | 5.57 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,000 | 50.93 | 4.63 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,400 | 49.55 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bryant | IND | $5,000 | 32.58 | 6.52 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,500 | 42.59 | 5.68 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $4,600 | 26.07 | 5.67 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,500 | 52.88 | 5.57 |
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.