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 | 53.63 | 4.97 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,100 | 47.55 | 5.23 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,500 | 44.32 | 4.66 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,800 | 36.05 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,800 | 36.05 | 5.30 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,100 | 47.55 | 5.23 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $5,700 | 28.84 | 5.06 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $10,800 | 53.63 | 4.97 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,100 | 47.55 | 5.23 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,800 | 36.05 | 5.30 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $6,700 | 30.05 | 4.49 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $6,000 | 26.40 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,800 | 36.05 | 5.30 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,100 | 47.55 | 5.23 |
| Buddy Hield | GSW | $4,000 | 18.99 | 4.75 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $6,700 | 30.05 | 4.49 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,000 | 45.01 | 5.00 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $6,900 | 32.06 | 4.65 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $5,800 | 28.35 | 4.89 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $4,700 | 25.08 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $4,700 | 25.08 | 5.34 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,000 | 45.01 | 5.00 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $5,800 | 28.35 | 4.89 |
| Buddy Hield | GSW | $4,000 | 18.99 | 4.75 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,000 | 45.01 | 5.00 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,300 | 38.42 | 4.63 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,100 | 35.61 | 5.02 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $5,800 | 28.35 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $4,700 | 25.08 | 5.34 |
| Dillon Brooks | HOU | $4,600 | 24.28 | 5.28 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,100 | 35.61 | 5.02 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,000 | 45.01 | 5.00 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,000 | 44.10 | 4.90 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,100 | 35.61 | 5.02 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $5,100 | 23.56 | 4.62 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $6,200 | 23.32 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | HOU | $3,600 | 18.15 | 5.04 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,100 | 35.61 | 5.02 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,000 | 44.10 | 4.90 |
| Quinten Post | GSW | $3,800 | 17.74 | 4.67 |
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.