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 | 56.30 | 4.69 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,500 | 50.68 | 4.83 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,600 | 48.28 | 5.03 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,800 | 43.99 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Suggs | ORL | $5,100 | 28.86 | 5.66 |
| Miles McBride | NYK | $4,800 | 26.01 | 5.42 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $4,200 | 21.57 | 5.14 |
| Daniss Jenkins | DET | $6,100 | 31.20 | 5.11 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,900 | 43.62 | 4.90 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,500 | 42.09 | 5.61 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,000 | 40.30 | 5.04 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,200 | 37.84 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,500 | 42.09 | 5.61 |
| Miles McBride | NYK | $4,800 | 26.01 | 5.42 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $6,500 | 34.92 | 5.37 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $4,900 | 26.17 | 5.34 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,200 | 41.40 | 5.05 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,500 | 38.98 | 4.59 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $7,800 | 35.65 | 4.57 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,900 | 35.07 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $4,800 | 26.98 | 5.62 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $4,900 | 26.17 | 5.34 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,600 | 24.01 | 5.22 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $5,900 | 30.66 | 5.20 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 57.70 | 4.93 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,400 | 46.69 | 4.97 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,300 | 44.12 | 5.32 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,000 | 43.64 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $4,800 | 26.98 | 5.62 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,300 | 44.12 | 5.32 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,600 | 24.01 | 5.22 |
| Derik Queen | NOP | $4,900 | 24.82 | 5.07 |
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 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $8,600 | 39.63 | 4.61 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,100 | 37.00 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moussa Diabate | CHA | $4,200 | 28.60 | 6.81 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,000 | 32.77 | 5.46 |
| Paul Reed | DET | $5,800 | 31.00 | 5.35 |
| Andre Drummond | PHI | $5,700 | 30.09 | 5.28 |
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.