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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,300 | 56.74 | 5.51 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $11,000 | 51.07 | 4.64 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,300 | 44.21 | 4.75 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $7,900 | 38.58 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,300 | 56.74 | 5.51 |
| Nick Smith Jr. | LAL | $3,300 | 16.53 | 5.01 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $7,900 | 38.58 | 4.88 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,300 | 44.21 | 4.75 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $7,900 | 38.58 | 4.88 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,300 | 35.28 | 4.83 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $6,600 | 25.45 | 3.86 |
| Buddy Hield | GSW | $5,800 | 22.53 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $7,900 | 38.58 | 4.88 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,300 | 35.28 | 4.83 |
| Aaron Holiday | HOU | $3,800 | 17.56 | 4.62 |
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $4,400 | 18.44 | 4.19 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,000 | 40.39 | 5.05 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,700 | 40.08 | 4.13 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $8,500 | 37.26 | 4.38 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $5,600 | 27.81 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,000 | 40.39 | 5.05 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $5,600 | 27.81 | 4.97 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $8,500 | 37.26 | 4.38 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,700 | 40.08 | 4.13 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,500 | 52.25 | 5.50 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,000 | 40.39 | 5.05 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,700 | 40.08 | 4.13 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,600 | 33.58 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,500 | 52.25 | 5.50 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,000 | 40.39 | 5.05 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $5,700 | 28.00 | 4.91 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $5,200 | 23.99 | 4.61 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 45.93 | 4.99 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,300 | 34.50 | 5.48 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,600 | 33.58 | 4.42 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $5,700 | 28.00 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,300 | 34.50 | 5.48 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 45.93 | 4.99 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $5,700 | 28.00 | 4.91 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $5,200 | 23.99 | 4.61 |
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.