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 | $12,100 | 56.79 | 4.69 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 55.86 | 5.32 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $8,900 | 47.09 | 5.29 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,100 | 46.89 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,100 | 22.73 | 5.54 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $5,100 | 27.96 | 5.48 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 55.86 | 5.32 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $8,900 | 47.09 | 5.29 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 47.62 | 5.18 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,600 | 46.03 | 5.35 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,400 | 43.91 | 4.67 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $9,000 | 42.86 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,100 | 22.73 | 5.54 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,000 | 22.05 | 5.51 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $5,100 | 27.96 | 5.48 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,600 | 46.03 | 5.35 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,600 | 46.03 | 5.35 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,300 | 40.01 | 5.48 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,200 | 37.05 | 5.15 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $7,800 | 35.73 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,000 | 22.05 | 5.51 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,300 | 40.01 | 5.48 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,600 | 46.03 | 5.35 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,200 | 37.05 | 5.15 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,500 | 48.76 | 5.13 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,700 | 45.45 | 4.69 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,800 | 41.78 | 4.75 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,300 | 41.24 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,500 | 48.76 | 5.13 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,200 | 31.63 | 5.10 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,000 | 24.65 | 4.93 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,800 | 33.49 | 4.92 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 66.51 | 5.32 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,500 | 48.76 | 5.13 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,700 | 45.45 | 4.69 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,600 | 43.43 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,300 | 34.70 | 5.51 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 66.51 | 5.32 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,500 | 48.76 | 5.13 |
| Quinten Post | GSW | $4,600 | 23.34 | 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.