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 | 59.86 | 4.99 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,300 | 50.43 | 4.90 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,800 | 46.05 | 4.70 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,100 | 45.08 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bones Hyland | MIN | $3,100 | 24.32 | 7.84 |
| Caleb Love | POR | $4,900 | 26.63 | 5.43 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $6,200 | 33.33 | 5.38 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $3,000 | 16.04 | 5.35 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 42.81 | 4.81 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,700 | 40.20 | 4.62 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,700 | 39.64 | 5.15 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $7,100 | 35.48 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bones Hyland | MIN | $3,100 | 24.32 | 7.84 |
| Caleb Love | POR | $4,900 | 26.63 | 5.43 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,700 | 39.64 | 5.15 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $7,100 | 35.48 | 5.00 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 42.81 | 4.81 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,900 | 36.03 | 4.56 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $7,500 | 34.63 | 4.62 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $7,800 | 33.03 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O’Neale | PHX | $5,200 | 26.99 | 5.19 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $5,800 | 29.82 | 5.14 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,700 | 23.37 | 4.97 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 42.81 | 4.81 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 51.04 | 4.73 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,800 | 47.36 | 4.39 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,900 | 45.35 | 5.10 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,100 | 42.36 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,100 | 38.34 | 6.29 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,300 | 30.77 | 5.80 |
| Derik Queen | NOP | $6,600 | 35.45 | 5.37 |
| Royce O’Neale | PHX | $5,200 | 26.99 | 5.19 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,500 | 42.64 | 4.49 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,100 | 42.36 | 4.65 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,100 | 38.34 | 6.29 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,800 | 36.25 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,100 | 38.34 | 6.29 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,300 | 30.77 | 5.80 |
| Derik Queen | NOP | $6,600 | 35.45 | 5.37 |
| Robert Williams | POR | $3,500 | 18.35 | 5.24 |
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.