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 | $12,300 | 56.65 | 4.61 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $8,500 | 46.77 | 5.50 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,100 | 46.70 | 5.13 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,100 | 44.81 | 5.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hawkins | NOP | $4,000 | 28.86 | 7.21 |
| Jose Alvarado | NOP | $4,900 | 32.61 | 6.65 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $3,700 | 23.27 | 6.29 |
| Carlton Carrington | WAS | $5,000 | 29.23 | 5.85 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 47.62 | 5.01 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,100 | 44.81 | 5.53 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,100 | 41.86 | 4.60 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,800 | 41.49 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hawkins | NOP | $4,000 | 28.86 | 7.21 |
| Carlton Carrington | WAS | $5,000 | 29.23 | 5.85 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,100 | 44.81 | 5.53 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,400 | 18.68 | 5.49 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 48.15 | 4.67 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,000 | 47.42 | 4.31 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,100 | 46.70 | 5.13 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,700 | 41.42 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Edwards | PHI | $5,000 | 31.11 | 6.22 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,400 | 18.68 | 5.49 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $5,300 | 28.33 | 5.34 |
| Ricky Council IV | PHI | $4,900 | 26.01 | 5.31 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 57.41 | 4.78 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,900 | 50.76 | 5.13 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 48.15 | 4.67 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,000 | 47.42 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | NOP | $3,500 | 23.43 | 6.69 |
| Justin Edwards | PHI | $5,000 | 31.11 | 6.22 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,400 | 26.76 | 6.08 |
| Kelly Olynyk | NOP | $5,300 | 30.02 | 5.66 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 57.41 | 4.78 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,000 | 43.53 | 4.84 |
| PJ Washington | DAL | $8,200 | 37.46 | 4.57 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,600 | 37.44 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | DEN | $3,000 | 25.47 | 8.49 |
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | NOP | $3,500 | 23.43 | 6.69 |
| Nick Richards | PHX | $4,000 | 25.10 | 6.27 |
| Yves Missi | NOP | $4,500 | 27.67 | 6.15 |
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.