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 | $11,800 | 54.84 | 4.65 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,700 | 44.63 | 4.60 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,100 | 39.33 | 4.86 |
| Keyonte George | UTA | $8,400 | 38.78 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJ Simpson | CHA | $1,000 | 13.81 | 13.81 |
| Anthony Black | ORL | $7,100 | 34.56 | 4.87 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,100 | 39.33 | 4.86 |
| Tre Johnson | WAS | $5,000 | 24.29 | 4.86 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,700 | 42.71 | 4.40 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,200 | 35.12 | 4.88 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,900 | 34.94 | 4.42 |
| Anthony Black | ORL | $7,100 | 34.56 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Green | CHA | $2,000 | 10.56 | 5.28 |
| Cody Williams | UTA | $3,800 | 19.73 | 5.19 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $5,400 | 26.89 | 4.98 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,400 | 31.55 | 4.93 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,900 | 47.93 | 4.84 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $9,400 | 35.32 | 3.76 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,900 | 34.60 | 4.38 |
| Norman Powell | MIA | $7,100 | 32.17 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Green | CHA | $2,000 | 10.56 | 5.28 |
| Cody Williams | UTA | $3,800 | 19.73 | 5.19 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $5,900 | 29.88 | 5.06 |
| Ace Bailey | UTA | $5,400 | 27.34 | 5.06 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,000 | 46.90 | 5.21 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,100 | 42.24 | 4.64 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,600 | 37.70 | 4.38 |
| Paul George | PHI | $6,300 | 31.84 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Riley | WAS | $2,400 | 15.72 | 6.55 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,000 | 46.90 | 5.21 |
| Paul George | PHI | $6,300 | 31.84 | 5.05 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $6,000 | 30.19 | 5.03 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | UTA | $7,800 | 43.70 | 5.60 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,300 | 41.18 | 4.96 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,100 | 39.15 | 4.30 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,600 | 37.70 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Vukcevic | WAS | $1,800 | 13.51 | 7.51 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | UTA | $7,800 | 43.70 | 5.60 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $4,100 | 21.26 | 5.19 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,400 | 37.62 | 5.08 |
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.