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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,300 | 49.57 | 5.33 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,500 | 49.19 | 5.18 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,200 | 47.11 | 5.12 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,400 | 42.78 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Dillingham | MIN | $1,000 | 6.32 | 6.32 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,000 | 18.38 | 6.13 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,400 | 25.38 | 5.77 |
| Immanuel Quickley | TOR | $6,500 | 35.31 | 5.43 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $11,200 | 49.52 | 4.42 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,700 | 41.84 | 4.81 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,700 | 39.36 | 5.11 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $8,100 | 38.21 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Dillingham | MIN | $1,000 | 6.32 | 6.32 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $6,500 | 35.39 | 5.44 |
| Johnny Juzang | MIN | $1,000 | 5.43 | 5.43 |
| Will Richard | GSW | $3,100 | 16.73 | 5.40 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,900 | 52.05 | 5.26 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $10,100 | 44.78 | 4.43 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,500 | 41.84 | 5.58 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,700 | 41.84 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,500 | 41.84 | 5.58 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,900 | 26.94 | 5.50 |
| Johnny Juzang | MIN | $1,000 | 5.43 | 5.43 |
| Will Richard | GSW | $3,100 | 16.73 | 5.40 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,700 | 52.52 | 5.41 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 46.11 | 4.91 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,500 | 45.65 | 4.80 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,400 | 41.75 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Smith | CHI | $5,200 | 29.83 | 5.74 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $3,800 | 21.29 | 5.60 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,900 | 26.94 | 5.50 |
| Collin Murray-Boyles | TOR | $3,900 | 21.22 | 5.44 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 46.11 | 4.91 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,500 | 45.65 | 4.80 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,900 | 43.79 | 4.42 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,600 | 43.43 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Kalkbrenner | CHA | $4,300 | 25.39 | 5.90 |
| Jalen Smith | CHI | $5,200 | 29.83 | 5.74 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $3,800 | 21.29 | 5.60 |
| Collin Murray-Boyles | TOR | $3,900 | 21.22 | 5.44 |
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.