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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,600 | 53.39 | 4.60 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $12,500 | 52.62 | 4.21 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,200 | 51.93 | 5.09 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $9,300 | 46.20 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Pickett | DEN | $4,300 | 33.55 | 7.80 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $4,200 | 29.03 | 6.91 |
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $3,800 | 22.77 | 5.99 |
| Terance Mann | ATL | $3,500 | 19.77 | 5.65 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 45.68 | 4.81 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $9,100 | 43.87 | 4.82 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $10,000 | 40.13 | 4.01 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $8,200 | 37.74 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Pickett | DEN | $4,300 | 33.55 | 7.80 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $5,900 | 33.65 | 5.70 |
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $4,400 | 24.89 | 5.66 |
| Cason Wallace | OKC | $4,300 | 23.98 | 5.58 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,500 | 48.90 | 4.66 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,500 | 39.96 | 5.33 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,800 | 39.49 | 4.49 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $7,100 | 39.06 | 5.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $5,900 | 33.65 | 5.70 |
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $4,400 | 24.89 | 5.66 |
| Terance Mann | ATL | $3,500 | 19.77 | 5.65 |
| Royce O’Neale | PHX | $4,200 | 23.26 | 5.54 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,500 | 48.90 | 4.66 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,500 | 39.96 | 5.33 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $9,300 | 39.56 | 4.25 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $7,100 | 39.06 | 5.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Niang | ATL | $3,200 | 28.62 | 8.94 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $3,400 | 29.63 | 8.72 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,300 | 28.05 | 6.52 |
| Karlo Matkovic | NOP | $4,600 | 26.62 | 5.79 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,700 | 67.70 | 5.33 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $10,200 | 49.26 | 4.83 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,100 | 44.97 | 4.45 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 42.53 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $3,400 | 29.63 | 8.72 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,300 | 28.05 | 6.52 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,000 | 36.18 | 6.03 |
| Drew Timme | BKN | $4,500 | 26.34 | 5.85 |
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.