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 | 54.08 | 4.70 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,800 | 47.57 | 4.85 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,400 | 45.87 | 4.88 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,600 | 45.41 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Gillespie | PHX | $4,800 | 29.19 | 6.08 |
| Tre Jones | CHI | $5,800 | 33.22 | 5.73 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,600 | 45.41 | 5.28 |
| Jordan Clarkson | NYK | $3,400 | 17.42 | 5.12 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,900 | 40.93 | 4.60 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $10,000 | 40.74 | 4.07 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,500 | 39.13 | 5.22 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,200 | 34.63 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,500 | 39.13 | 5.22 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,700 | 24.23 | 5.15 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DEN | $3,600 | 18.52 | 5.14 |
| Jordan Clarkson | NYK | $3,400 | 17.42 | 5.12 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,000 | 40.30 | 5.04 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $7,800 | 38.01 | 4.87 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,600 | 37.56 | 4.37 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,300 | 34.69 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,700 | 24.23 | 5.15 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DEN | $3,600 | 18.52 | 5.14 |
| Jarace Walker | IND | $5,500 | 28.18 | 5.12 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,000 | 40.30 | 5.04 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $9,300 | 44.75 | 4.81 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,500 | 42.47 | 5.00 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,100 | 41.95 | 5.18 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,300 | 41.43 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Minott | BOS | $4,500 | 23.81 | 5.29 |
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $4,800 | 25.06 | 5.22 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,100 | 41.95 | 5.18 |
| John Collins | LAC | $5,300 | 27.31 | 5.15 |
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 | 37.59 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $5,900 | 30.66 | 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.