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 | $9,500 | 53.59 | 5.64 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,500 | 53.39 | 5.08 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,700 | 52.17 | 5.38 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,300 | 51.43 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Pickett | DEN | $3,800 | 22.32 | 5.87 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,300 | 25.14 | 5.85 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,500 | 53.59 | 5.64 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,700 | 52.17 | 5.38 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 44.44 | 4.99 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $8,000 | 40.94 | 5.12 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,600 | 40.63 | 5.35 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,600 | 39.96 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Pickett | DEN | $3,800 | 22.32 | 5.87 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,300 | 25.14 | 5.85 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $3,000 | 16.57 | 5.52 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,800 | 36.48 | 5.36 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,500 | 53.59 | 5.64 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,700 | 50.38 | 5.19 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,800 | 49.78 | 5.08 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 44.44 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,500 | 53.59 | 5.64 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $3,000 | 16.57 | 5.52 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,300 | 39.02 | 5.34 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,100 | 31.94 | 5.24 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,000 | 53.64 | 5.36 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,300 | 45.89 | 5.53 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,800 | 39.13 | 5.02 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,400 | 38.49 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,300 | 45.89 | 5.53 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,000 | 53.64 | 5.36 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $5,900 | 29.87 | 5.06 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,800 | 39.13 | 5.02 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,500 | 45.65 | 5.37 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,700 | 44.49 | 5.11 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | UTA | $6,600 | 36.50 | 5.53 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $7,200 | 35.88 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Reed | DET | $3,800 | 27.91 | 7.35 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | UTA | $6,600 | 36.50 | 5.53 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,500 | 45.65 | 5.37 |
| Mark Williams | PHX | $5,200 | 27.14 | 5.22 |
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.