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 | 54.61 | 4.96 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,700 | 52.48 | 4.90 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,200 | 50.74 | 4.97 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,800 | 49.56 | 5.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | PHX | $3,800 | 29.09 | 7.66 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $4,500 | 25.97 | 5.77 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,800 | 49.56 | 5.63 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $5,300 | 29.64 | 5.59 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,800 | 49.56 | 5.63 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,400 | 40.82 | 4.86 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,700 | 40.03 | 5.20 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,900 | 38.40 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $4,600 | 27.93 | 6.07 |
| Terrence Shannon Jr. | MIN | $3,700 | 21.84 | 5.90 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,500 | 31.50 | 5.73 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $5,400 | 30.58 | 5.66 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,900 | 54.89 | 5.54 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 50.40 | 5.09 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,600 | 41.81 | 4.86 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $8,300 | 41.36 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $4,600 | 27.93 | 6.07 |
| Terrence Shannon Jr. | MIN | $3,700 | 21.84 | 5.90 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,500 | 31.50 | 5.73 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $5,400 | 30.58 | 5.66 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,900 | 54.89 | 5.54 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 50.40 | 5.09 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,100 | 46.68 | 5.13 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $8,300 | 41.36 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeke Nnaji | DEN | $3,800 | 21.93 | 5.77 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,900 | 54.89 | 5.54 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $5,100 | 28.26 | 5.54 |
| Bol Bol | PHX | $5,000 | 27.61 | 5.52 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,200 | 64.16 | 5.26 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $10,000 | 53.21 | 5.32 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,100 | 46.68 | 5.13 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,300 | 40.79 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeke Nnaji | DEN | $3,800 | 21.93 | 5.77 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $5,600 | 32.20 | 5.75 |
| Yves Missi | NOP | $4,700 | 26.47 | 5.63 |
| Jalen Smith | CHI | $3,700 | 20.74 | 5.61 |
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.