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 | 60.03 | 5.00 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,000 | 59.93 | 5.45 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $8,500 | 47.98 | 5.65 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,100 | 45.86 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Butler | PHI | $4,000 | 28.68 | 7.17 |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | MEM | $4,000 | 25.50 | 6.37 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $5,700 | 36.26 | 6.36 |
| Terance Mann | ATL | $3,900 | 24.72 | 6.34 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,300 | 46.41 | 5.59 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,100 | 45.86 | 5.04 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,900 | 44.07 | 5.58 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,800 | 40.76 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonnie Walker IV | PHI | $3,600 | 27.42 | 7.62 |
| Jared Butler | PHI | $4,000 | 28.68 | 7.17 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $5,700 | 36.26 | 6.36 |
| Miles McBride | NYK | $4,400 | 27.20 | 6.18 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,400 | 47.08 | 5.01 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,300 | 46.41 | 5.59 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $8,500 | 44.15 | 5.19 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,600 | 43.73 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Council IV | PHI | $3,000 | 20.18 | 6.73 |
| Terance Mann | ATL | $3,900 | 24.72 | 6.34 |
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $3,700 | 23.31 | 6.30 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $5,200 | 30.75 | 5.91 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,400 | 47.08 | 5.01 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $8,500 | 44.15 | 5.19 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,300 | 43.16 | 4.64 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $8,500 | 42.24 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Council IV | PHI | $3,000 | 20.18 | 6.73 |
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $3,700 | 23.31 | 6.30 |
| Kessler Edwards | DAL | $4,000 | 24.96 | 6.24 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $3,700 | 21.76 | 5.88 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,900 | 67.74 | 5.25 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,800 | 44.57 | 4.55 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,500 | 43.40 | 4.57 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,300 | 43.16 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Huff | MEM | $3,000 | 19.25 | 6.42 |
| Kessler Edwards | DAL | $4,000 | 24.96 | 6.24 |
| Adem Bona | PHI | $3,400 | 21.08 | 6.20 |
| Orlando Robinson | TOR | $3,700 | 22.61 | 6.11 |
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.