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 | $12,300 | 67.45 | 5.48 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,500 | 55.60 | 5.29 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,800 | 53.51 | 5.46 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,700 | 49.33 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | CHA | $5,100 | 28.84 | 5.66 |
| Egor Demin | BKN | $4,400 | 24.67 | 5.61 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $12,300 | 67.45 | 5.48 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,800 | 53.51 | 5.46 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 48.58 | 5.11 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,300 | 44.53 | 5.36 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,200 | 43.53 | 5.31 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,000 | 40.22 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $4,800 | 28.21 | 5.88 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $6,300 | 36.23 | 5.75 |
| Collin Sexton | CHA | $5,100 | 28.84 | 5.66 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $5,900 | 31.98 | 5.42 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,200 | 43.53 | 5.31 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $7,800 | 40.69 | 5.22 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,400 | 40.19 | 4.78 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,700 | 40.09 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $4,800 | 28.21 | 5.88 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,200 | 43.53 | 5.31 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,400 | 28.60 | 5.30 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $7,800 | 40.69 | 5.22 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 61.28 | 5.33 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,000 | 54.57 | 5.46 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,500 | 44.68 | 5.26 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,800 | 44.57 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,000 | 54.57 | 5.46 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,300 | 28.68 | 5.41 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 61.28 | 5.33 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,400 | 28.60 | 5.30 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,300 | 67.38 | 5.07 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,800 | 44.57 | 4.55 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,000 | 42.16 | 5.27 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,900 | 39.49 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Bagley III | WAS | $3,500 | 22.98 | 6.57 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,200 | 36.57 | 5.90 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | DEN | $3,300 | 17.67 | 5.36 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $3,500 | 18.56 | 5.30 |
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.