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 | 61.84 | 5.38 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,800 | 51.02 | 5.21 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,200 | 50.44 | 4.50 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,700 | 46.45 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Spencer | MEM | $3,500 | 23.05 | 6.59 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $6,100 | 33.21 | 5.44 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $11,500 | 61.84 | 5.38 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,700 | 46.45 | 5.34 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $9,200 | 45.93 | 4.99 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,900 | 42.50 | 4.77 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,400 | 38.67 | 5.23 |
| Keyonte George | UTA | $7,100 | 37.47 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Spencer | MEM | $3,500 | 23.05 | 6.59 |
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,600 | 28.14 | 6.12 |
| Cedric Coward | MEM | $5,300 | 29.73 | 5.61 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,400 | 35.39 | 5.53 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,100 | 42.20 | 5.21 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,100 | 39.44 | 5.56 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,200 | 33.15 | 5.35 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $5,900 | 32.22 | 5.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,600 | 28.14 | 6.12 |
| Cedric Coward | MEM | $5,300 | 29.73 | 5.61 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,100 | 39.44 | 5.56 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $5,900 | 32.22 | 5.46 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,200 | 47.92 | 5.21 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,600 | 43.48 | 5.06 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $9,800 | 41.86 | 4.27 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,100 | 40.38 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $4,700 | 28.69 | 6.11 |
| Ryan Dunn | PHX | $4,300 | 23.88 | 5.55 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,500 | 23.90 | 5.31 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,200 | 47.92 | 5.21 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,800 | 61.95 | 5.25 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,200 | 37.68 | 4.59 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $6,400 | 35.97 | 5.62 |
| Mark Williams | PHX | $7,200 | 33.84 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevon Looney | NOP | $1,000 | 9.57 | 9.57 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | UTA | $4,100 | 29.92 | 7.30 |
| Adem Bona | PHI | $4,200 | 23.96 | 5.71 |
| Branden Carlson | OKC | $1,000 | 5.68 | 5.68 |
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.