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 | $12,600 | 57.57 | 4.57 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,900 | 49.52 | 5.00 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $10,400 | 48.40 | 4.65 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $9,100 | 47.26 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Payne | NYK | $3,100 | 24.32 | 7.85 |
| Quenton Jackson | IND | $1,000 | 7.67 | 7.67 |
| Ryan Rollins | MIL | $3,800 | 23.89 | 6.29 |
| Keon Ellis | SAC | $4,800 | 26.95 | 5.62 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $9,100 | 47.26 | 5.19 |
| Zach LaVine | SAC | $8,700 | 35.23 | 4.05 |
| Coby White | CHI | $8,000 | 35.06 | 4.38 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $7,000 | 35.06 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Payne | NYK | $3,100 | 24.32 | 7.85 |
| Quenton Jackson | IND | $1,000 | 7.67 | 7.67 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $3,700 | 21.54 | 5.82 |
| Ben Sheppard | IND | $2,400 | 13.90 | 5.79 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,500 | 57.20 | 5.45 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $8,600 | 43.51 | 5.06 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $8,100 | 40.46 | 5.00 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $8,300 | 38.47 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,500 | 57.20 | 5.45 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,600 | 25.04 | 5.44 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,200 | 33.02 | 5.33 |
| Moses Moody | GSW | $4,900 | 26.06 | 5.32 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,500 | 57.20 | 5.45 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 54.75 | 4.56 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $8,100 | 40.46 | 5.00 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,500 | 37.62 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,500 | 57.20 | 5.45 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,600 | 25.04 | 5.44 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $3,600 | 19.20 | 5.33 |
| Kyle Kuzma | MIL | $5,400 | 27.87 | 5.16 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 54.75 | 4.56 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $10,000 | 50.88 | 5.09 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $7,600 | 36.94 | 4.86 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $8,200 | 36.77 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Bradley | IND | $1,000 | 6.42 | 6.42 |
| Quinten Post | GSW | $3,600 | 22.32 | 6.20 |
| Tristan Vukcevic | WAS | $4,400 | 24.32 | 5.53 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $3,100 | 16.78 | 5.41 |
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.