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 | $10,700 | 52.23 | 4.88 |
| James Harden | LAC | $8,900 | 49.81 | 5.60 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,500 | 39.70 | 4.67 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,700 | 39.63 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $8,900 | 49.81 | 5.60 |
| Ryan Nembhard | DAL | $4,500 | 24.16 | 5.37 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $3,200 | 16.82 | 5.26 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,500 | 38.02 | 5.07 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,200 | 38.52 | 5.35 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,500 | 38.02 | 5.07 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,300 | 37.81 | 4.56 |
| Norman Powell | MIA | $6,900 | 37.47 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $3,600 | 20.87 | 5.80 |
| Norman Powell | MIA | $6,900 | 37.47 | 5.43 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,200 | 38.52 | 5.35 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $5,200 | 27.40 | 5.27 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,400 | 45.30 | 5.39 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,700 | 44.20 | 4.56 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,300 | 37.81 | 4.56 |
| Norman Powell | MIA | $6,900 | 37.47 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $3,600 | 20.87 | 5.80 |
| Norman Powell | MIA | $6,900 | 37.47 | 5.43 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,400 | 45.30 | 5.39 |
| Ace Bailey | UTA | $4,700 | 25.34 | 5.39 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,300 | 43.67 | 4.70 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,000 | 42.24 | 4.69 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,100 | 40.76 | 5.03 |
| PJ Washington | DAL | $6,700 | 34.50 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $5,400 | 30.97 | 5.73 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $4,800 | 25.97 | 5.41 |
| Klay Thompson | DAL | $4,300 | 22.68 | 5.27 |
| Jordan Walsh | BOS | $5,000 | 26.08 | 5.22 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,700 | 62.89 | 4.95 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,300 | 43.67 | 4.70 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,900 | 39.32 | 4.98 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,500 | 36.10 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $5,400 | 30.97 | 5.73 |
| Kevin Love | UTA | $3,900 | 20.96 | 5.37 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $5,600 | 28.89 | 5.16 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $6,100 | 30.95 | 5.07 |
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.