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 | DAL | $12,000 | 65.57 | 5.46 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 51.77 | 4.93 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,600 | 50.82 | 5.29 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,500 | 47.72 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaki Branham | SAS | $1,200 | 9.05 | 7.54 |
| Tre Mann | CHA | $3,000 | 18.20 | 6.07 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $6,000 | 33.62 | 5.60 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $6,500 | 35.97 | 5.53 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,900 | 47.14 | 4.76 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $8,700 | 46.38 | 5.33 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,700 | 44.55 | 4.59 |
| Coby White | CHI | $7,700 | 40.52 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaki Branham | SAS | $1,200 | 9.05 | 7.54 |
| Tre Mann | CHA | $3,000 | 18.20 | 6.07 |
| Vince Williams Jr. | MEM | $6,000 | 33.82 | 5.64 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $6,000 | 33.62 | 5.60 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,900 | 47.82 | 5.37 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $8,700 | 41.57 | 4.78 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,500 | 40.58 | 4.77 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,100 | 40.38 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Williams Jr. | MEM | $6,000 | 33.82 | 5.64 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $6,900 | 37.13 | 5.38 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,900 | 47.82 | 5.37 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,200 | 38.37 | 5.33 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $10,000 | 49.99 | 5.00 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,900 | 47.82 | 5.37 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,800 | 47.67 | 4.86 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,300 | 44.07 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Green | HOU | $3,100 | 18.23 | 5.88 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $4,300 | 24.59 | 5.72 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $5,600 | 30.71 | 5.48 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $7,400 | 40.22 | 5.43 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,800 | 47.67 | 4.86 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,800 | 43.43 | 5.57 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $8,100 | 39.72 | 4.90 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,900 | 38.19 | 5.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Green | HOU | $3,100 | 18.23 | 5.88 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $4,300 | 24.59 | 5.72 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,800 | 43.43 | 5.57 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,900 | 38.19 | 5.53 |
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.