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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,100 | 47.20 | 5.19 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,900 | 46.43 | 4.69 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,200 | 44.33 | 4.82 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $8,800 | 43.89 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $4,500 | 27.17 | 6.04 |
| RayJ Dennis | IND | $3,800 | 21.81 | 5.74 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,800 | 43.26 | 5.55 |
| Tre Jones | CHI | $5,800 | 32.05 | 5.53 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 41.35 | 4.45 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $10,000 | 38.55 | 3.86 |
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $6,800 | 36.03 | 5.30 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $6,900 | 35.08 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $1,000 | 7.43 | 7.43 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $3,900 | 20.81 | 5.34 |
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $6,800 | 36.03 | 5.30 |
| Ben Sheppard | IND | $4,200 | 22.25 | 5.30 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $9,500 | 51.37 | 5.41 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,400 | 40.17 | 4.78 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $10,000 | 38.55 | 3.86 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,700 | 37.47 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarace Walker | IND | $4,500 | 34.42 | 7.65 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $1,000 | 7.43 | 7.43 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $4,000 | 22.57 | 5.64 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $9,500 | 51.37 | 5.41 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $10,100 | 49.28 | 4.88 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,400 | 47.31 | 5.63 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $10,600 | 46.80 | 4.42 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $9,700 | 46.74 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Mogbo | TOR | $1,200 | 13.15 | 10.96 |
| Jarace Walker | IND | $4,500 | 34.42 | 7.65 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $4,000 | 22.57 | 5.64 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,400 | 47.31 | 5.63 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 64.82 | 5.64 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $10,600 | 46.80 | 4.42 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,000 | 43.29 | 4.81 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,300 | 41.47 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Mogbo | TOR | $1,200 | 13.15 | 10.96 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $2,400 | 19.62 | 8.17 |
| DeAndre Jordan | NOP | $3,200 | 18.26 | 5.70 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 64.82 | 5.64 |
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.