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 | $12,200 | 54.05 | 4.43 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,100 | 51.59 | 4.65 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,800 | 50.17 | 4.64 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,000 | 43.23 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $8,200 | 38.20 | 4.66 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,100 | 51.59 | 4.65 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,800 | 50.17 | 4.64 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 41.14 | 4.52 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugo González | BOS | $4,100 | 16.65 | 4.06 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $3,800 | 15.21 | 4.00 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $3,900 | 14.80 | 3.79 |
| Nick Smith | LAL | $3,700 | 14.13 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugo González | BOS | $4,100 | 16.65 | 4.06 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $3,800 | 15.21 | 4.00 |
| Nick Smith | LAL | $3,700 | 14.13 | 3.82 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $3,900 | 14.80 | 3.79 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | POR | $4,100 | 19.00 | 4.63 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,900 | 14.75 | 3.78 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $3,700 | 10.66 | 2.88 |
| Wendell Moore | DET | $3,500 | 9.34 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | POR | $4,100 | 19.00 | 4.63 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,900 | 14.75 | 3.78 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $3,700 | 10.66 | 2.88 |
| Wendell Moore | DET | $3,500 | 9.34 | 2.67 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,700 | 13.89 | 3.76 |
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | MEM | $3,600 | 10.20 | 2.83 |
| Tolu Smith | DET | $3,500 | 9.91 | 2.83 |
| Jabari Walker | PHI | $3,700 | 9.57 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,700 | 13.89 | 3.76 |
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | MEM | $3,600 | 10.20 | 2.83 |
| Tolu Smith | DET | $3,500 | 9.91 | 2.83 |
| Jabari Walker | PHI | $3,700 | 9.57 | 2.59 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,300 | 34.42 | 4.72 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,300 | 31.28 | 4.96 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,400 | 30.30 | 4.74 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $5,900 | 30.27 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $4,700 | 26.90 | 5.72 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $5,900 | 30.27 | 5.13 |
| Dylan Cardwell | SAC | $3,900 | 19.91 | 5.11 |
| Jock Landale | MEM | $4,700 | 23.96 | 5.10 |
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.