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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,500 | 54.34 | 5.72 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $10,900 | 53.63 | 4.92 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,900 | 46.18 | 5.19 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,800 | 44.80 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,500 | 54.34 | 5.72 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $4,500 | 23.90 | 5.31 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,900 | 46.18 | 5.19 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $3,900 | 20.24 | 5.19 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,900 | 46.18 | 5.19 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,700 | 33.95 | 5.07 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,900 | 33.62 | 4.26 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $5,600 | 30.02 | 5.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Trent Jr. | MIL | $4,500 | 28.21 | 6.27 |
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | $4,800 | 26.22 | 5.46 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $5,600 | 30.02 | 5.36 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $4,500 | 23.90 | 5.31 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,300 | 48.60 | 5.23 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,200 | 46.05 | 5.00 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,100 | 42.14 | 5.20 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,900 | 36.05 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Trent Jr. | MIL | $4,500 | 28.21 | 6.27 |
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | $4,800 | 26.22 | 5.46 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $5,600 | 30.02 | 5.36 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $5,400 | 28.77 | 5.33 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 61.86 | 5.24 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,300 | 48.60 | 5.23 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,400 | 47.32 | 5.03 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,200 | 46.05 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $5,400 | 28.77 | 5.33 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 61.86 | 5.24 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,300 | 48.60 | 5.23 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,300 | 38.13 | 5.22 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 61.86 | 5.24 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,600 | 48.23 | 5.61 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,200 | 35.87 | 4.98 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,600 | 35.11 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,600 | 48.23 | 5.61 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,600 | 35.11 | 5.32 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 61.86 | 5.24 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $3,500 | 18.20 | 5.20 |
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.