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 | $12,100 | 61.84 | 5.11 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,400 | 59.11 | 5.19 |
| James Harden | LAC | $10,600 | 51.31 | 4.84 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,000 | 47.31 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Johnson | BKN | $5,100 | 30.95 | 6.07 |
| Brandon Williams | DAL | $5,400 | 32.52 | 6.02 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $5,500 | 32.46 | 5.90 |
| Scoot Henderson | POR | $5,400 | 30.58 | 5.66 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,100 | 47.86 | 5.26 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,400 | 44.11 | 4.69 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $8,100 | 39.13 | 4.83 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $9,100 | 38.68 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Wilson | BKN | $3,200 | 21.70 | 6.78 |
| Keon Johnson | BKN | $5,100 | 30.95 | 6.07 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $5,500 | 32.46 | 5.90 |
| AJ Lawson | TOR | $4,700 | 26.75 | 5.69 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,300 | 40.32 | 4.86 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,700 | 39.06 | 4.49 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,700 | 38.57 | 4.43 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $6,800 | 37.17 | 5.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Wilson | BKN | $3,200 | 21.70 | 6.78 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,700 | 20.34 | 5.50 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $6,800 | 37.17 | 5.47 |
| Justin Edwards | PHI | $4,100 | 22.44 | 5.47 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 55.11 | 4.75 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,500 | 49.60 | 5.22 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $9,300 | 47.84 | 5.14 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,900 | 47.74 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $6,800 | 37.17 | 5.47 |
| Justin Edwards | PHI | $4,100 | 22.44 | 5.47 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $6,400 | 34.77 | 5.43 |
| Ricky Council IV | PHI | $4,700 | 25.48 | 5.42 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 55.11 | 4.75 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,900 | 47.74 | 4.82 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,600 | 41.26 | 4.80 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,400 | 38.78 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,000 | 33.08 | 5.51 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $5,300 | 28.98 | 5.47 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $5,900 | 32.04 | 5.43 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $5,500 | 29.42 | 5.35 |
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.