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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $9,700 | 50.65 | 5.22 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,700 | 46.28 | 4.77 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,500 | 44.03 | 4.63 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,100 | 42.14 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaki Branham | WAS | $1,000 | 5.42 | 5.42 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAS | $7,600 | 40.83 | 5.37 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $6,000 | 31.70 | 5.28 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,700 | 50.65 | 5.22 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,800 | 42.26 | 5.42 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,700 | 38.54 | 5.01 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,300 | 35.91 | 4.92 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $6,500 | 35.46 | 5.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $6,500 | 35.46 | 5.46 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,800 | 42.26 | 5.42 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $5,700 | 30.73 | 5.39 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $4,900 | 26.31 | 5.37 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,400 | 42.17 | 5.02 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,700 | 41.26 | 4.74 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,600 | 38.95 | 4.53 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $11,400 | 36.09 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | POR | $5,500 | 30.88 | 5.61 |
| Malaki Branham | WAS | $1,000 | 5.42 | 5.42 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $5,200 | 28.10 | 5.40 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $5,700 | 30.73 | 5.39 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,800 | 48.76 | 5.54 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,100 | 46.45 | 5.10 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,300 | 38.75 | 4.67 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,500 | 38.48 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | POR | $5,500 | 30.88 | 5.61 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,800 | 48.76 | 5.54 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $5,700 | 31.33 | 5.50 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $5,200 | 28.10 | 5.40 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 45.61 | 4.85 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $8,400 | 42.40 | 5.05 |
| Alexandre Sarr | WAS | $11,000 | 40.85 | 3.71 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,300 | 37.64 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Bagley III | WAS | $2,200 | 16.99 | 7.72 |
| Jalen Smith | CHI | $4,000 | 22.34 | 5.58 |
| Steven Adams | HOU | $3,600 | 19.94 | 5.54 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $4,900 | 26.47 | 5.40 |
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.