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 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,600 | 57.52 | 5.43 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,700 | 50.80 | 5.24 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,700 | 47.82 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jase Richardson | ORL | $1,200 | 9.83 | 8.19 |
| Tyus Jones | ORL | $2,400 | 16.36 | 6.82 |
| Brandon Williams | DAL | $4,000 | 22.99 | 5.75 |
| Walter Clayton Jr. | UTA | $2,800 | 16.03 | 5.73 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $10,000 | 44.71 | 4.47 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,500 | 41.62 | 5.55 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $7,100 | 39.59 | 5.58 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,600 | 38.91 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jase Richardson | ORL | $1,200 | 9.83 | 8.19 |
| Walter Clayton Jr. | UTA | $2,800 | 16.03 | 5.73 |
| Anfernee Simons | BOS | $4,200 | 23.83 | 5.67 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,900 | 21.98 | 5.64 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $10,000 | 44.71 | 4.47 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,300 | 41.80 | 5.04 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,400 | 37.66 | 5.09 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,400 | 36.33 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,900 | 21.98 | 5.64 |
| Taylor Hendricks | UTA | $2,200 | 12.03 | 5.47 |
| Jaylen Wells | MEM | $5,300 | 28.79 | 5.43 |
| Jake LaRavia | LAL | $3,700 | 19.75 | 5.34 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $11,200 | 51.21 | 4.57 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $12,200 | 44.62 | 3.66 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,000 | 43.73 | 4.86 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,800 | 43.03 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $3,300 | 18.99 | 5.75 |
| Taylor Hendricks | UTA | $2,200 | 12.03 | 5.47 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $5,000 | 27.08 | 5.42 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $4,800 | 25.87 | 5.39 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $14,200 | 63.03 | 4.44 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $11,200 | 51.21 | 4.57 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,700 | 37.98 | 4.93 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,700 | 35.31 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $3,300 | 18.99 | 5.75 |
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $3,700 | 20.50 | 5.54 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $5,000 | 27.08 | 5.42 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,000 | 30.67 | 5.11 |
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.