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 | 58.22 | 4.77 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAS | $7,900 | 39.21 | 4.96 |
| Anthony Black | ORL | $7,500 | 38.71 | 5.16 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $9,400 | 36.37 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Black | ORL | $7,500 | 38.71 | 5.16 |
| Jeremiah Fears | NOP | $5,100 | 26.18 | 5.13 |
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $4,500 | 22.99 | 5.11 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $6,800 | 34.36 | 5.05 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 47.69 | 5.02 |
| Anthony Black | ORL | $7,500 | 38.71 | 5.16 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,000 | 36.74 | 5.25 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,900 | 36.07 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,000 | 22.22 | 5.56 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,000 | 36.74 | 5.25 |
| Anthony Black | ORL | $7,500 | 38.71 | 5.16 |
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $5,300 | 27.01 | 5.10 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $9,000 | 38.62 | 4.29 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,900 | 36.07 | 4.57 |
| Norman Powell | MIA | $7,100 | 34.22 | 4.82 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $8,600 | 32.89 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,000 | 22.22 | 5.56 |
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | $5,300 | 28.79 | 5.43 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $5,000 | 26.08 | 5.22 |
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $5,300 | 27.01 | 5.10 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,200 | 45.62 | 4.96 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,000 | 42.67 | 4.74 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,100 | 42.31 | 5.22 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $10,600 | 41.87 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $3,900 | 23.39 | 6.00 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,100 | 42.31 | 5.22 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $4,600 | 23.20 | 5.04 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIA | $6,400 | 32.05 | 5.01 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,900 | 42.83 | 4.33 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $10,600 | 41.87 | 3.95 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $8,000 | 37.88 | 4.73 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,600 | 36.83 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,600 | 35.91 | 5.44 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,500 | 29.57 | 5.38 |
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $4,600 | 24.01 | 5.22 |
| Goga Bitadze | ORL | $3,500 | 17.86 | 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.