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 | $11,500 | 55.50 | 4.83 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,000 | 53.15 | 5.32 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,000 | 47.34 | 5.26 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,100 | 45.39 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rollins | MIL | $2,800 | 23.99 | 8.57 |
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $3,000 | 17.65 | 5.88 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,000 | 53.15 | 5.32 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $6,900 | 36.54 | 5.30 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,000 | 47.34 | 5.26 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,100 | 45.39 | 4.99 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,200 | 42.98 | 4.67 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,800 | 42.89 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $4,000 | 24.76 | 6.19 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $4,200 | 22.66 | 5.40 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,200 | 33.05 | 5.33 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $6,900 | 36.54 | 5.30 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $7,900 | 45.10 | 5.71 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $7,700 | 43.77 | 5.68 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,200 | 42.98 | 4.67 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,200 | 40.03 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamison Battle | TOR | $1,000 | 8.04 | 8.04 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $4,100 | 26.62 | 6.49 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $4,000 | 24.76 | 6.19 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $7,900 | 45.10 | 5.71 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 59.63 | 5.14 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,800 | 49.00 | 5.00 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $9,300 | 46.40 | 4.99 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,500 | 45.49 | 5.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamison Battle | TOR | $1,000 | 8.04 | 8.04 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $4,100 | 26.62 | 6.49 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $7,900 | 45.10 | 5.71 |
| Ryan Dunn | PHX | $4,300 | 24.53 | 5.70 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 59.63 | 5.14 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,300 | 55.74 | 4.93 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,800 | 49.00 | 5.00 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 44.59 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $1,800 | 14.30 | 7.94 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $6,600 | 36.61 | 5.55 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | UTA | $3,700 | 20.46 | 5.53 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $5,800 | 31.81 | 5.48 |
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.