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 | 50.82 | 5.19 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,200 | 50.44 | 4.50 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $8,800 | 49.20 | 5.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Spencer | MEM | $3,500 | 23.05 | 6.59 |
| Tre Mann | CHA | $4,200 | 25.51 | 6.07 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $8,800 | 49.20 | 5.59 |
| Collin Sexton | CHA | $6,300 | 35.00 | 5.56 |
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 |
| Tyrese Martin | BKN | $3,600 | 23.50 | 6.53 |
| Tre Mann | CHA | $4,200 | 25.51 | 6.07 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,500 | 25.64 | 5.70 |
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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 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIA | $6,500 | 31.79 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Martin | BKN | $3,600 | 23.50 | 6.53 |
| Terance Mann | BKN | $4,100 | 23.03 | 5.62 |
| Cedric Coward | MEM | $5,300 | 29.73 | 5.61 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,100 | 39.44 | 5.56 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,600 | 43.48 | 5.06 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,200 | 43.28 | 4.70 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $9,800 | 41.86 | 4.27 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,500 | 41.26 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $4,700 | 27.89 | 5.93 |
| Ryan Dunn | PHX | $4,300 | 24.13 | 5.61 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,500 | 23.84 | 5.30 |
| Taylor Hendricks | UTA | $3,300 | 16.95 | 5.14 |
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 |
| Jaylin Williams | OKC | $4,800 | 34.09 | 7.10 |
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 |
| Jaylin Williams | OKC | $4,800 | 34.09 | 7.10 |
| Adem Bona | PHI | $4,200 | 23.96 | 5.71 |
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.