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 | $10,800 | 55.85 | 5.17 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,300 | 53.74 | 5.22 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,700 | 47.71 | 5.48 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $8,200 | 44.84 | 5.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $4,200 | 23.23 | 5.53 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,700 | 47.71 | 5.48 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,800 | 37.24 | 5.48 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $8,200 | 44.84 | 5.47 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,700 | 47.71 | 5.48 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,200 | 38.68 | 5.37 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,800 | 37.24 | 5.48 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $4,700 | 24.78 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $4,300 | 23.80 | 5.54 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $4,200 | 23.23 | 5.53 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,800 | 37.24 | 5.48 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,700 | 47.71 | 5.48 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,300 | 45.16 | 4.86 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $8,100 | 39.83 | 4.92 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,500 | 25.72 | 5.71 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $4,900 | 25.29 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,500 | 25.72 | 5.71 |
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $4,300 | 23.80 | 5.54 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,900 | 21.24 | 5.45 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $4,400 | 23.62 | 5.37 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 59.23 | 5.24 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,300 | 45.16 | 4.86 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $8,100 | 39.83 | 4.92 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $6,900 | 36.52 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,500 | 25.72 | 5.71 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $6,900 | 36.52 | 5.29 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 59.23 | 5.24 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $4,900 | 25.29 | 5.16 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 59.23 | 5.24 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,100 | 35.87 | 5.88 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,400 | 34.85 | 5.45 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,000 | 34.30 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,100 | 35.87 | 5.88 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,000 | 28.04 | 5.61 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,400 | 34.85 | 5.45 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 59.23 | 5.24 |
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.