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 | $12,000 | 56.81 | 4.73 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,700 | 53.98 | 5.56 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,500 | 46.27 | 4.87 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,600 | 43.14 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajay Mitchell | OKC | $5,000 | 33.61 | 6.72 |
| Jalen Pickett | DEN | $4,600 | 26.74 | 5.81 |
| Immanuel Quickley | TOR | $6,300 | 36.61 | 5.81 |
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $4,900 | 27.79 | 5.67 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 45.49 | 5.11 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,400 | 41.86 | 4.98 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,800 | 39.63 | 5.08 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,300 | 38.87 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $4,000 | 24.11 | 6.03 |
| Jalen Pickett | DEN | $4,600 | 26.74 | 5.81 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,500 | 25.22 | 5.60 |
| Dennis Schroder | SAC | $4,700 | 25.55 | 5.44 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,800 | 49.04 | 5.00 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,500 | 46.27 | 4.87 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,500 | 46.02 | 4.84 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,700 | 45.52 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,500 | 38.13 | 5.87 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,200 | 24.12 | 5.74 |
| Vit Krejci | ATL | $4,100 | 22.16 | 5.40 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $4,800 | 25.54 | 5.32 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,800 | 53.42 | 4.95 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 50.66 | 4.61 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,300 | 43.84 | 4.71 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,200 | 41.24 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Murray-Boyles | TOR | $4,800 | 27.85 | 5.80 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,200 | 24.12 | 5.74 |
| Khris Middleton | WAS | $4,000 | 21.92 | 5.48 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $4,800 | 25.54 | 5.32 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,000 | 45.80 | 5.09 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,100 | 43.40 | 5.36 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $7,100 | 37.93 | 5.34 |
| Alexandre Sarr | WAS | $7,300 | 37.77 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branden Carlson | OKC | $3,500 | 22.29 | 6.37 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $5,000 | 31.14 | 6.23 |
| Collin Murray-Boyles | TOR | $4,800 | 27.85 | 5.80 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $4,300 | 23.43 | 5.45 |
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.