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 | 58.02 | 5.09 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,000 | 50.11 | 5.01 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,200 | 49.75 | 4.88 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,900 | 49.50 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyonte George | UTA | $7,100 | 39.11 | 5.51 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,800 | 48.03 | 5.46 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,400 | 45.64 | 5.43 |
| Jordan Clarkson | NYK | $3,300 | 17.79 | 5.39 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,400 | 45.64 | 5.43 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,200 | 42.04 | 4.57 |
| Keyonte George | UTA | $7,100 | 39.11 | 5.51 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $7,600 | 37.03 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,000 | 28.38 | 5.68 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,500 | 36.28 | 5.58 |
| Keyonte George | UTA | $7,100 | 39.11 | 5.51 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,400 | 45.64 | 5.43 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,500 | 42.74 | 5.03 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,400 | 41.58 | 4.95 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,100 | 37.27 | 4.60 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $6,300 | 34.04 | 5.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terance Mann | BKN | $4,300 | 23.53 | 5.47 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $6,300 | 34.04 | 5.40 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $4,100 | 21.90 | 5.34 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,100 | 20.72 | 5.05 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,100 | 44.88 | 4.93 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,600 | 44.27 | 5.15 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $9,000 | 43.57 | 4.84 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,900 | 42.89 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $4,100 | 21.90 | 5.34 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,300 | 42.84 | 5.16 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,600 | 44.27 | 5.15 |
| Josh Minott | BOS | $4,700 | 24.08 | 5.12 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 66.78 | 5.56 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $12,100 | 57.15 | 4.72 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 48.27 | 5.13 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $8,600 | 45.35 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 66.78 | 5.56 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | DEN | $3,600 | 19.32 | 5.37 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $8,600 | 45.35 | 5.27 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,200 | 37.78 | 5.25 |
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.