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 | $11,400 | 60.06 | 5.27 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,200 | 53.82 | 5.28 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,900 | 52.72 | 4.84 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,000 | 50.11 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Alvarado | NOP | $3,300 | 23.48 | 7.11 |
| Jeremiah Fears | NOP | $5,000 | 28.57 | 5.71 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $5,500 | 30.36 | 5.52 |
| Keyonte George | UTA | $7,100 | 39.07 | 5.50 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,200 | 44.29 | 4.81 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,900 | 42.08 | 4.73 |
| Keyonte George | UTA | $7,100 | 39.07 | 5.50 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,500 | 35.92 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Moody | GSW | $4,300 | 24.34 | 5.66 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $5,500 | 30.36 | 5.52 |
| Keyonte George | UTA | $7,100 | 39.07 | 5.50 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $3,300 | 17.15 | 5.20 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,500 | 41.90 | 4.93 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,400 | 41.66 | 4.96 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,100 | 38.19 | 4.71 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GSW | $6,500 | 36.40 | 5.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terance Mann | BKN | $4,300 | 25.52 | 5.93 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $4,100 | 24.04 | 5.86 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $4,700 | 26.67 | 5.67 |
| Moses Moody | GSW | $4,300 | 24.34 | 5.66 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $9,500 | 47.26 | 4.97 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,900 | 45.17 | 5.07 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,600 | 44.27 | 5.15 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,300 | 42.84 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derik Queen | NOP | $3,700 | 22.43 | 6.06 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $4,100 | 24.04 | 5.86 |
| Isaiah Stewart | DET | $5,200 | 29.25 | 5.62 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,300 | 42.84 | 5.16 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 63.90 | 5.32 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $12,100 | 58.44 | 4.83 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 48.27 | 5.13 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,600 | 44.27 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derik Queen | NOP | $3,700 | 22.43 | 6.06 |
| Jaylin Williams | OKC | $4,300 | 25.04 | 5.82 |
| Drew Eubanks | SAC | $3,800 | 21.56 | 5.67 |
| Isaiah Stewart | DET | $5,200 | 29.25 | 5.62 |
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.