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 | $12,500 | 60.64 | 4.85 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,900 | 53.55 | 4.91 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,900 | 48.61 | 4.91 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAS | $9,100 | 40.42 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Alvarado | NOP | $4,000 | 24.58 | 6.14 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $6,600 | 35.08 | 5.31 |
| Jeremiah Fears | NOP | $5,400 | 27.26 | 5.05 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $7,000 | 35.05 | 5.01 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 47.65 | 5.12 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 46.13 | 5.01 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,000 | 42.85 | 5.36 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,900 | 41.14 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce McGowens | NOP | $3,600 | 20.51 | 5.70 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $4,500 | 25.02 | 5.56 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,000 | 42.85 | 5.36 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $6,600 | 35.08 | 5.31 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,900 | 46.38 | 5.21 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,800 | 39.81 | 4.06 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,500 | 35.85 | 4.78 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,600 | 33.92 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce McGowens | NOP | $3,600 | 20.51 | 5.70 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $5,600 | 31.82 | 5.68 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $4,500 | 25.02 | 5.56 |
| Jake LaRavia | LAL | $4,200 | 22.36 | 5.32 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,100 | 47.77 | 4.73 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $11,000 | 46.72 | 4.25 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,600 | 46.07 | 4.80 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,500 | 41.81 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $5,600 | 31.82 | 5.68 |
| Josh Minott | BOS | $3,400 | 19.16 | 5.64 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $4,300 | 23.90 | 5.56 |
| Jake LaRavia | LAL | $4,200 | 22.36 | 5.32 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $11,000 | 46.72 | 4.25 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,500 | 41.81 | 4.40 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,300 | 35.01 | 5.56 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $7,200 | 34.50 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Williams | POR | $3,700 | 22.06 | 5.96 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,300 | 35.01 | 5.56 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $4,300 | 23.90 | 5.56 |
| Derik Queen | NOP | $6,500 | 34.38 | 5.29 |
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.