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 | 55.58 | 5.24 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,700 | 50.80 | 5.24 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,700 | 48.08 | 4.96 |
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 | 43.20 | 4.32 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $7,100 | 39.59 | 5.58 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,600 | 39.12 | 4.55 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $7,000 | 38.67 | 5.52 |
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 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $7,100 | 39.59 | 5.58 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $7,000 | 38.67 | 5.52 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,600 | 45.22 | 4.71 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $10,000 | 43.20 | 4.32 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,300 | 41.80 | 5.04 |
| PJ Washington | DAL | $6,500 | 33.91 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hendricks | UTA | $2,200 | 12.03 | 5.47 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $4,200 | 22.25 | 5.30 |
| PJ Washington | DAL | $6,500 | 33.91 | 5.22 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | MEM | $4,000 | 20.87 | 5.22 |
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 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,800 | 43.45 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hendricks | UTA | $2,200 | 12.03 | 5.47 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $4,800 | 25.74 | 5.36 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,600 | 35.09 | 5.32 |
| PJ Washington | DAL | $6,500 | 33.91 | 5.22 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $14,200 | 63.65 | 4.48 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $11,200 | 51.21 | 4.57 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,700 | 37.05 | 4.81 |
| Alexandre Sarr | WAS | $7,800 | 35.43 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $3,700 | 20.50 | 5.54 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $5,000 | 25.77 | 5.15 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,000 | 30.67 | 5.11 |
| Derik Queen | NOP | $7,100 | 35.23 | 4.96 |
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.