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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $11,000 | 55.42 | 5.04 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $12,100 | 55.23 | 4.56 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,300 | 44.16 | 4.75 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,600 | 43.97 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $5,000 | 27.43 | 5.49 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,200 | 37.36 | 5.19 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAS | $8,300 | 42.83 | 5.16 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $11,000 | 55.42 | 5.04 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,600 | 43.35 | 5.04 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $7,000 | 38.37 | 5.48 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,300 | 34.83 | 4.77 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $6,800 | 29.34 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $7,000 | 38.37 | 5.48 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,600 | 43.35 | 5.04 |
| Anfernee Simons | BOS | $4,500 | 21.56 | 4.79 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,300 | 34.83 | 4.77 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,700 | 42.38 | 4.87 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,800 | 39.96 | 4.54 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $7,600 | 36.91 | 4.86 |
| Dillon Brooks | PHX | $6,500 | 30.35 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toumani Camara | POR | $5,900 | 30.00 | 5.09 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $5,800 | 29.08 | 5.01 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,700 | 42.38 | 4.87 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $7,600 | 36.91 | 4.86 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,500 | 47.56 | 5.01 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,000 | 44.02 | 4.89 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,600 | 39.70 | 4.62 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,300 | 39.10 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $4,300 | 22.80 | 5.30 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,500 | 29.12 | 5.30 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,500 | 47.56 | 5.01 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $5,800 | 29.08 | 5.01 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,000 | 39.63 | 4.95 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $7,200 | 36.84 | 5.12 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,600 | 33.27 | 5.04 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,400 | 32.52 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $4,300 | 22.80 | 5.30 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,500 | 29.12 | 5.30 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $5,100 | 26.42 | 5.18 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $7,200 | 36.84 | 5.12 |
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.