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 | $11,400 | 53.89 | 4.73 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $12,300 | 53.87 | 4.38 |
| James Harden | LAC | $10,000 | 47.23 | 4.72 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $9,100 | 46.79 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jevon Carter | CHI | $3,000 | 21.82 | 7.27 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $3,800 | 24.32 | 6.40 |
| Ty Jerome | CLE | $4,500 | 27.41 | 6.09 |
| Talen Horton-Tucker | CHI | $3,800 | 22.43 | 5.90 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,400 | 46.67 | 4.96 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,800 | 43.17 | 4.91 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,700 | 40.07 | 4.13 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,300 | 39.91 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talen Horton-Tucker | CHI | $3,800 | 22.43 | 5.90 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | LAC | $4,000 | 23.53 | 5.88 |
| Dalen Terry | CHI | $3,500 | 20.56 | 5.87 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $5,600 | 31.76 | 5.67 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 48.08 | 4.71 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 45.92 | 4.46 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,800 | 41.50 | 4.72 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $8,400 | 38.89 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | LAC | $4,000 | 23.53 | 5.88 |
| Dalen Terry | CHI | $3,500 | 20.56 | 5.87 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $5,600 | 31.76 | 5.67 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,600 | 20.20 | 5.61 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,600 | 59.50 | 4.72 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,800 | 50.83 | 5.19 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 48.08 | 4.71 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 45.92 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Jones Jr. | LAC | $3,600 | 23.84 | 6.62 |
| De’Andre Hunter | CLE | $4,300 | 23.81 | 5.54 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $5,800 | 31.72 | 5.47 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,900 | 37.69 | 5.46 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,600 | 59.50 | 4.72 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,000 | 43.15 | 5.39 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,800 | 42.42 | 4.33 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,900 | 41.42 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Collins | CHI | $3,200 | 29.82 | 9.32 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,100 | 37.55 | 6.16 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,600 | 39.94 | 6.05 |
| Yves Missi | NOP | $5,300 | 31.28 | 5.90 |
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.