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 | $12,000 | 59.92 | 4.99 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,700 | 49.94 | 4.67 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,400 | 47.01 | 5.60 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,000 | 38.73 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Proctor | CLE | $1,000 | 9.46 | 9.46 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,400 | 47.01 | 5.60 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $12,000 | 59.92 | 4.99 |
| Craig Porter Jr. | CLE | $3,400 | 16.73 | 4.92 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $10,600 | 54.70 | 5.16 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,400 | 47.01 | 5.60 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,800 | 40.25 | 4.57 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,800 | 35.41 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Proctor | CLE | $1,000 | 9.46 | 9.46 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,400 | 47.01 | 5.60 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,900 | 20.35 | 5.22 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $10,600 | 54.70 | 5.16 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $9,700 | 41.25 | 4.25 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $5,900 | 32.48 | 5.50 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,200 | 31.90 | 4.43 |
| De’Andre Hunter | CLE | $7,600 | 31.80 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $5,900 | 32.48 | 5.50 |
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $1,000 | 5.45 | 5.45 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $6,600 | 31.55 | 4.78 |
| Jake LaRavia | LAL | $5,400 | 25.83 | 4.78 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 61.80 | 5.37 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,700 | 44.15 | 5.08 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,800 | 42.38 | 4.32 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $9,700 | 41.25 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $1,000 | 5.45 | 5.45 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 61.80 | 5.37 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,700 | 44.15 | 5.08 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,100 | 25.48 | 5.00 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 64.26 | 5.02 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $6,800 | 35.24 | 5.18 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,800 | 34.04 | 5.01 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $7,200 | 32.48 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bryant | CLE | $1,000 | 6.02 | 6.02 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,000 | 31.50 | 5.25 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $6,800 | 35.24 | 5.18 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | DEN | $3,500 | 17.85 | 5.10 |
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.