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 | 55.44 | 4.62 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,800 | 46.16 | 4.71 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,200 | 39.37 | 4.80 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,700 | 36.54 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bones Hyland | MIN | $3,100 | 21.82 | 7.04 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $5,600 | 32.00 | 5.71 |
| Anfernee Simons | BOS | $5,000 | 26.58 | 5.32 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $4,500 | 23.48 | 5.22 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,700 | 46.41 | 5.33 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,900 | 45.05 | 4.55 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,700 | 36.54 | 4.75 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $7,400 | 33.99 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bones Hyland | MIN | $3,100 | 21.82 | 7.04 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $5,600 | 32.00 | 5.71 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,700 | 46.41 | 5.33 |
| Anfernee Simons | BOS | $5,000 | 26.58 | 5.32 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,700 | 48.02 | 4.95 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,700 | 46.41 | 5.33 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,300 | 34.46 | 4.72 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $5,900 | 29.21 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,700 | 46.41 | 5.33 |
| Moses Moody | GSW | $4,700 | 24.59 | 5.23 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $5,900 | 29.21 | 4.95 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,700 | 48.02 | 4.95 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,300 | 50.60 | 4.91 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,800 | 44.11 | 5.01 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 42.30 | 4.60 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,500 | 41.67 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $6,200 | 32.46 | 5.24 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,100 | 31.65 | 5.19 |
| Gui Santos | GSW | $3,400 | 17.43 | 5.13 |
| Jalen Smith | CHI | $5,900 | 29.66 | 5.03 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 42.30 | 4.60 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,200 | 38.26 | 5.31 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,900 | 37.45 | 4.21 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $7,500 | 35.66 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Williams | POR | $3,800 | 22.86 | 6.01 |
| Trayce Jackson-Davis | GSW | $3,000 | 16.48 | 5.49 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,200 | 38.26 | 5.31 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,100 | 31.51 | 5.17 |
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.