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 | $12,000 | 57.19 | 4.77 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,700 | 52.90 | 4.94 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,700 | 51.53 | 4.82 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,900 | 47.21 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | WAS | $6,300 | 34.94 | 5.55 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $6,400 | 34.76 | 5.43 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,600 | 39.19 | 5.16 |
| Ajay Mitchell | OKC | $4,900 | 25.22 | 5.15 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,600 | 39.19 | 5.16 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,700 | 36.57 | 4.75 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $8,000 | 33.51 | 4.19 |
| Cam Spencer | MEM | $6,500 | 31.20 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Ellis | SAC | $3,600 | 19.61 | 5.45 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | MEM | $3,900 | 20.74 | 5.32 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,600 | 39.19 | 5.16 |
| Moses Moody | GSW | $4,400 | 21.71 | 4.93 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,700 | 48.04 | 4.95 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,900 | 47.21 | 4.77 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,200 | 45.63 | 4.96 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,000 | 36.68 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Ellis | SAC | $3,600 | 19.61 | 5.45 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | MEM | $3,900 | 20.74 | 5.32 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $4,500 | 23.45 | 5.21 |
| Jaylen Wells | MEM | $5,200 | 26.61 | 5.12 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,500 | 39.18 | 4.12 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,600 | 37.83 | 4.40 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,700 | 37.55 | 4.88 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,000 | 36.68 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,400 | 26.33 | 7.74 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $4,500 | 23.45 | 5.21 |
| Nique Clifford | SAC | $3,800 | 19.02 | 5.01 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $6,700 | 33.33 | 4.98 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,700 | 37.55 | 4.88 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,900 | 35.12 | 4.45 |
| Alexandre Sarr | WAS | $7,300 | 33.73 | 4.62 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $6,700 | 33.33 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Garza | BOS | $3,800 | 20.11 | 5.29 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $6,700 | 33.33 | 4.98 |
| Brook Lopez | LAC | $4,500 | 22.26 | 4.95 |
| Dylan Cardwell | SAC | $3,600 | 17.72 | 4.92 |
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.