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 | $12,000 | 55.71 | 4.64 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $11,000 | 54.05 | 4.91 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,800 | 53.29 | 5.44 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,500 | 50.18 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,800 | 53.29 | 5.44 |
| Cole Anthony | MIL | $4,000 | 21.53 | 5.38 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,000 | 41.16 | 5.15 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $4,200 | 21.57 | 5.14 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,900 | 43.53 | 4.89 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,500 | 42.09 | 5.61 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,000 | 41.16 | 5.15 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,200 | 37.64 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,500 | 42.09 | 5.61 |
| Cole Anthony | MIL | $4,000 | 21.53 | 5.38 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $6,500 | 34.73 | 5.34 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,000 | 41.16 | 5.15 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,500 | 42.24 | 4.97 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,200 | 41.40 | 5.05 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $7,800 | 35.65 | 4.57 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $6,900 | 33.33 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $4,800 | 25.86 | 5.39 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,600 | 24.01 | 5.22 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $5,900 | 30.59 | 5.19 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $4,900 | 25.09 | 5.12 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 57.15 | 4.88 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,000 | 45.87 | 5.10 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,400 | 44.80 | 4.77 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,300 | 44.26 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $4,800 | 25.86 | 5.39 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,300 | 44.26 | 5.33 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,600 | 24.01 | 5.22 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAS | $4,500 | 22.99 | 5.11 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,800 | 58.86 | 4.99 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,500 | 47.44 | 4.99 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,300 | 43.56 | 5.25 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $8,600 | 39.63 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moussa Diabate | CHA | $4,200 | 23.21 | 5.53 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,000 | 32.70 | 5.45 |
| Myles Turner | MIL | $6,200 | 33.48 | 5.40 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,300 | 43.56 | 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.