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 | $12,400 | 60.75 | 4.90 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,400 | 53.82 | 5.73 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,800 | 51.18 | 5.22 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,500 | 47.79 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajay Mitchell | OKC | $5,000 | 31.99 | 6.40 |
| Pat Spencer | GSW | $3,600 | 22.47 | 6.24 |
| KJ Simpson | CHA | $3,900 | 22.99 | 5.90 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,400 | 53.82 | 5.73 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $10,000 | 44.46 | 4.45 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $6,600 | 36.98 | 5.60 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,200 | 36.00 | 5.00 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,500 | 35.51 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $6,600 | 36.98 | 5.60 |
| Anthony Black | ORL | $5,200 | 28.03 | 5.39 |
| Buddy Hield | GSW | $4,300 | 22.50 | 5.23 |
| Cam Spencer | MEM | $4,400 | 22.14 | 5.03 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,400 | 53.82 | 5.73 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,700 | 46.67 | 4.81 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,800 | 39.54 | 5.07 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,100 | 37.62 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,400 | 53.82 | 5.73 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $6,600 | 36.98 | 5.60 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,700 | 30.35 | 5.32 |
| Buddy Hield | GSW | $4,300 | 22.50 | 5.23 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,700 | 40.95 | 4.71 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,000 | 39.44 | 4.38 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,900 | 38.88 | 4.37 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,700 | 35.11 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $5,100 | 34.14 | 6.69 |
| Jordan Walsh | BOS | $4,300 | 23.83 | 5.54 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,700 | 30.35 | 5.32 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,400 | 33.42 | 5.22 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,000 | 64.46 | 4.96 |
| Zach Edey | MEM | $7,000 | 36.42 | 5.20 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,500 | 35.62 | 4.75 |
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $5,100 | 34.14 | 6.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $5,100 | 34.14 | 6.69 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $3,500 | 21.80 | 6.23 |
| Jaylin Williams | OKC | $4,100 | 23.19 | 5.66 |
| Quinten Post | GSW | $4,400 | 24.12 | 5.48 |
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.