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 | $12,100 | 56.10 | 4.64 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,900 | 54.97 | 5.55 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,400 | 50.90 | 4.89 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,600 | 48.49 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniss Jenkins | DET | $3,800 | 24.93 | 6.56 |
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $4,400 | 28.88 | 6.56 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $4,200 | 25.79 | 6.14 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,900 | 54.97 | 5.55 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 47.32 | 5.32 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,500 | 41.10 | 4.84 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $8,000 | 40.18 | 5.02 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $7,200 | 36.90 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $4,200 | 25.79 | 6.14 |
| Cam Spencer | MEM | $6,300 | 34.87 | 5.53 |
| Jordan Poole | NOP | $5,700 | 31.33 | 5.50 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $6,700 | 36.79 | 5.49 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $10,100 | 50.06 | 4.96 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,800 | 47.37 | 4.83 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 47.32 | 5.32 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,700 | 44.38 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,300 | 36.76 | 5.83 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $5,100 | 29.34 | 5.75 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $4,600 | 25.42 | 5.53 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $6,900 | 36.76 | 5.33 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,600 | 53.75 | 5.07 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,900 | 51.95 | 4.77 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,500 | 45.97 | 5.41 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,600 | 45.35 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $4,100 | 25.38 | 6.19 |
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $4,000 | 22.20 | 5.55 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $4,600 | 25.42 | 5.53 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,500 | 45.97 | 5.41 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,200 | 47.60 | 5.17 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,300 | 45.60 | 5.49 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,800 | 38.49 | 4.93 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,800 | 36.35 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $5,300 | 35.21 | 6.64 |
| Mark Williams | PHX | $5,000 | 28.26 | 5.65 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,300 | 45.60 | 5.49 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $4,400 | 24.10 | 5.48 |
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.