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 | $11,500 | 54.76 | 4.76 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,800 | 47.54 | 4.85 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,000 | 47.37 | 5.26 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,400 | 46.07 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Porter Jr. | CLE | $3,300 | 21.79 | 6.60 |
| Lonzo Ball | CLE | $4,000 | 26.18 | 6.55 |
| Collin Gillespie | PHX | $4,800 | 29.19 | 6.08 |
| Tre Jones | CHI | $5,800 | 31.05 | 5.35 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $10,000 | 45.64 | 4.56 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,500 | 39.16 | 5.22 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,200 | 37.59 | 5.22 |
| Keyonte George | UTA | $6,900 | 34.24 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonzo Ball | CLE | $4,000 | 26.18 | 6.55 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,500 | 39.16 | 5.22 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,200 | 37.59 | 5.22 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,700 | 24.23 | 5.15 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,600 | 45.48 | 5.29 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,000 | 40.30 | 5.04 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $7,800 | 39.47 | 5.06 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,300 | 35.90 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $4,200 | 23.75 | 5.65 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $6,000 | 33.59 | 5.60 |
| De’Andre Hunter | CLE | $5,400 | 29.22 | 5.41 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,600 | 45.48 | 5.29 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,700 | 48.31 | 5.55 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $9,300 | 46.54 | 5.00 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,500 | 42.47 | 5.00 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,100 | 42.29 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $3,200 | 21.87 | 6.83 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,700 | 48.31 | 5.55 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,100 | 42.29 | 5.22 |
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $4,800 | 25.06 | 5.22 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 61.68 | 5.14 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,400 | 39.76 | 4.73 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $6,800 | 38.27 | 5.63 |
| Mark Williams | PHX | $7,400 | 37.75 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $3,200 | 21.87 | 6.83 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $6,800 | 38.27 | 5.63 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $6,600 | 34.53 | 5.23 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | UTA | $4,000 | 20.80 | 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.