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 | 58.81 | 4.90 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,900 | 53.67 | 4.92 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,500 | 49.34 | 5.19 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,400 | 45.68 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,000 | 25.89 | 6.47 |
| Anthony Black | ORL | $4,000 | 24.74 | 6.18 |
| Chris Paul | SAS | $4,500 | 23.96 | 5.32 |
| AJ Johnson | WAS | $4,200 | 22.21 | 5.29 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,900 | 42.23 | 4.74 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,800 | 41.14 | 5.27 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,800 | 40.29 | 4.58 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $9,000 | 39.37 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Juzang | UTA | $3,300 | 18.83 | 5.71 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,300 | 23.20 | 5.39 |
| Dalen Terry | CHI | $3,200 | 17.10 | 5.35 |
| Toumani Camara | POR | $5,500 | 29.23 | 5.31 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 47.91 | 4.65 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,900 | 42.23 | 4.74 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $7,600 | 41.42 | 5.45 |
| Coby White | CHI | $8,300 | 37.45 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Juzang | UTA | $3,300 | 18.83 | 5.71 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $3,400 | 19.07 | 5.61 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIA | $6,600 | 36.40 | 5.52 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $7,600 | 41.42 | 5.45 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,900 | 49.12 | 4.96 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 47.91 | 4.65 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $10,100 | 42.77 | 4.23 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $7,600 | 41.42 | 5.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Wade | CLE | $3,100 | 17.91 | 5.78 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIA | $6,600 | 36.40 | 5.52 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $7,600 | 41.42 | 5.45 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $4,700 | 25.44 | 5.41 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,900 | 42.80 | 4.81 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $10,100 | 42.77 | 4.23 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,100 | 41.70 | 4.58 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,300 | 40.68 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Wade | CLE | $3,100 | 17.91 | 5.78 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,500 | 35.93 | 5.53 |
| Tristan Vukcevic | WAS | $4,200 | 22.97 | 5.47 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $4,700 | 25.44 | 5.41 |
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.