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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,800 | 55.19 | 5.11 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,400 | 50.96 | 4.90 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,900 | 50.17 | 5.07 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,900 | 48.14 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Kolek | NYK | $3,800 | 26.50 | 6.97 |
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $3,000 | 19.67 | 6.56 |
| Jeremiah Fears | NOP | $4,600 | 27.36 | 5.95 |
| Jose Alvarado | NOP | $4,000 | 22.46 | 5.61 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 47.43 | 5.10 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,600 | 46.88 | 4.88 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,600 | 44.24 | 5.14 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,800 | 41.42 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $3,000 | 19.67 | 6.56 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,200 | 23.75 | 5.66 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $6,800 | 38.31 | 5.63 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | MEM | $4,200 | 23.02 | 5.48 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,900 | 48.14 | 4.86 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,600 | 44.24 | 5.14 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,400 | 43.29 | 5.15 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,700 | 41.16 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hendricks | UTA | $3,300 | 19.96 | 6.05 |
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $3,000 | 17.97 | 5.99 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,200 | 23.75 | 5.66 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | MEM | $4,200 | 23.02 | 5.48 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,700 | 60.59 | 6.25 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,800 | 51.41 | 5.25 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,400 | 47.83 | 5.09 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,500 | 45.43 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,700 | 60.59 | 6.25 |
| Taylor Hendricks | UTA | $3,300 | 19.96 | 6.05 |
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $3,000 | 17.97 | 5.99 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,900 | 32.69 | 5.54 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,700 | 65.78 | 5.18 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,800 | 51.41 | 5.25 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,400 | 47.83 | 5.09 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,500 | 41.95 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moussa Diabate | CHA | $4,100 | 29.14 | 7.11 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,200 | 30.68 | 5.90 |
| Jock Landale | MEM | $5,600 | 31.90 | 5.70 |
| Kevin Love | UTA | $4,200 | 23.81 | 5.67 |
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.