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 | $11,600 | 51.00 | 4.40 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,800 | 47.74 | 4.87 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,400 | 47.34 | 5.04 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,000 | 43.24 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $5,400 | 29.38 | 5.44 |
| Kasparas Jakucionis | MIA | $3,800 | 19.82 | 5.21 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $5,300 | 27.52 | 5.19 |
| Tre Johnson | WAS | $4,500 | 22.95 | 5.10 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 44.21 | 4.65 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 43.70 | 4.91 |
| Anthony Black | ORL | $7,300 | 35.56 | 4.87 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $6,800 | 34.17 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $6,400 | 33.02 | 5.16 |
| Tre Johnson | WAS | $4,500 | 22.95 | 5.10 |
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $5,700 | 28.94 | 5.08 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $6,800 | 34.17 | 5.02 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,400 | 47.34 | 5.04 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,500 | 45.88 | 4.83 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 43.70 | 4.91 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,200 | 33.98 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $4,700 | 24.62 | 5.24 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $4,900 | 24.95 | 5.09 |
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $5,700 | 28.94 | 5.08 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,400 | 47.34 | 5.04 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,000 | 44.78 | 4.98 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 42.39 | 4.51 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,300 | 42.04 | 4.52 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,500 | 38.81 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | WAS | $4,600 | 24.54 | 5.33 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $7,100 | 37.25 | 5.25 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $4,700 | 24.62 | 5.24 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $4,900 | 24.95 | 5.09 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,700 | 47.20 | 4.87 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 42.39 | 4.51 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,200 | 39.82 | 4.33 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,800 | 39.44 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,300 | 36.36 | 5.77 |
| Alexandre Sarr | WAS | $6,800 | 36.10 | 5.31 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $7,100 | 37.25 | 5.25 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,900 | 36.01 | 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.