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 | 59.91 | 5.21 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,000 | 53.52 | 5.35 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,500 | 50.07 | 5.89 |
| James Harden | LAC | $8,800 | 49.65 | 5.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rollins | MIL | $5,800 | 34.72 | 5.99 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,500 | 50.07 | 5.89 |
| Quenton Jackson | IND | $4,700 | 26.73 | 5.69 |
| James Harden | LAC | $8,800 | 49.65 | 5.64 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,500 | 50.07 | 5.89 |
| Keyonte George | UTA | $7,100 | 36.62 | 5.16 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,700 | 35.10 | 5.24 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $6,300 | 33.82 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,500 | 50.07 | 5.89 |
| Quenton Jackson | IND | $4,700 | 26.73 | 5.69 |
| Tyrese Martin | BKN | $3,600 | 20.34 | 5.65 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $6,300 | 33.82 | 5.37 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,300 | 41.52 | 5.00 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,100 | 41.21 | 5.09 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,000 | 40.66 | 5.08 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,600 | 40.24 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terance Mann | BKN | $4,100 | 23.98 | 5.85 |
| Tyrese Martin | BKN | $3,600 | 20.34 | 5.65 |
| Marcus Smart | LAL | $4,100 | 22.68 | 5.53 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,500 | 35.52 | 5.46 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 68.42 | 5.80 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,500 | 44.07 | 5.18 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,700 | 43.06 | 4.95 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $9,500 | 41.90 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 68.42 | 5.80 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,500 | 44.07 | 5.18 |
| John Collins | LAC | $5,000 | 25.84 | 5.17 |
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $5,000 | 25.87 | 5.17 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 63.42 | 5.29 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,300 | 50.03 | 5.38 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $8,900 | 43.74 | 4.91 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,800 | 37.24 | 5.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Hayes | LAL | $3,400 | 23.24 | 6.84 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,800 | 37.24 | 5.48 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,300 | 50.03 | 5.38 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 63.42 | 5.29 |
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.