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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,700 | 47.42 | 4.89 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,900 | 46.66 | 5.24 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,000 | 40.64 | 4.52 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $7,600 | 40.01 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $7,600 | 40.01 | 5.26 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,900 | 46.66 | 5.24 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $6,600 | 33.13 | 5.02 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,800 | 38.25 | 4.90 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,800 | 41.64 | 4.73 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,100 | 40.28 | 4.97 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,800 | 38.25 | 4.90 |
| Ryan Rollins | MIL | $7,700 | 33.81 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DEN | $4,000 | 22.01 | 5.50 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,100 | 40.28 | 4.97 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,800 | 38.25 | 4.90 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,800 | 41.64 | 4.73 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,900 | 51.50 | 5.20 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,700 | 47.42 | 4.89 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,800 | 41.64 | 4.73 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,200 | 38.22 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DEN | $4,000 | 22.01 | 5.50 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,900 | 51.50 | 5.20 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,300 | 32.79 | 5.20 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,700 | 47.42 | 4.89 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,600 | 49.09 | 5.11 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,300 | 32.79 | 5.20 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,800 | 32.15 | 4.73 |
| Keegan Murray | SAC | $6,900 | 30.38 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,300 | 32.79 | 5.20 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,600 | 49.09 | 5.11 |
| Jordan Walsh | BOS | $4,700 | 23.44 | 4.99 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,600 | 27.22 | 4.86 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,900 | 62.80 | 4.87 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,600 | 49.09 | 5.11 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,200 | 36.03 | 5.00 |
| Derik Queen | NOP | $6,900 | 29.49 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | HOU | $4,500 | 23.05 | 5.12 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,600 | 49.09 | 5.11 |
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $5,300 | 26.66 | 5.03 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,200 | 36.03 | 5.00 |
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.