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 | $11,900 | 53.16 | 4.47 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,600 | 49.43 | 4.26 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $9,000 | 47.30 | 5.26 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,900 | 47.12 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cason Wallace | OKC | $4,200 | 24.02 | 5.72 |
| Chris Paul | SAS | $4,300 | 24.10 | 5.60 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $9,000 | 47.30 | 5.26 |
| Kris Dunn | LAC | $4,000 | 20.71 | 5.18 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 45.44 | 4.89 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $10,200 | 42.25 | 4.14 |
| Coby White | CHI | $8,700 | 41.70 | 4.79 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,800 | 40.47 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Payton II | GSW | $3,400 | 19.97 | 5.87 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,400 | 25.54 | 5.80 |
| Cason Wallace | OKC | $4,200 | 24.02 | 5.72 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | LAC | $4,000 | 21.58 | 5.40 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,000 | 52.65 | 4.79 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,200 | 47.44 | 4.65 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,400 | 45.63 | 4.85 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,400 | 43.21 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | SAS | $3,800 | 23.65 | 6.22 |
| Gary Payton II | GSW | $3,400 | 19.97 | 5.87 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,400 | 25.54 | 5.80 |
| Royce O’Neale | PHX | $4,000 | 23.17 | 5.79 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,000 | 52.65 | 4.79 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,200 | 47.44 | 4.65 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,400 | 45.63 | 4.85 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,400 | 43.21 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | SAS | $3,700 | 23.86 | 6.45 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAS | $3,800 | 23.65 | 6.22 |
| Royce O’Neale | PHX | $4,000 | 23.17 | 5.79 |
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | NOP | $3,400 | 18.10 | 5.32 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,200 | 66.37 | 5.44 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,100 | 45.81 | 4.54 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 41.55 | 4.52 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,000 | 40.99 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | HOU | $3,700 | 26.12 | 7.06 |
| Bismack Biyombo | SAS | $3,200 | 21.00 | 6.56 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | SAS | $3,700 | 23.86 | 6.45 |
| Orlando Robinson | TOR | $4,100 | 22.82 | 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.