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 | $12,200 | 60.07 | 4.92 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,500 | 41.15 | 4.84 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,000 | 40.91 | 4.55 |
| Keyonte George | UTA | $8,300 | 39.32 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Williams | DAL | $4,900 | 24.76 | 5.05 |
| Anfernee Simons | BOS | $4,900 | 24.16 | 4.93 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $12,200 | 60.07 | 4.92 |
| Immanuel Quickley | TOR | $7,400 | 36.43 | 4.92 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,700 | 47.23 | 4.87 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 44.28 | 4.98 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 43.58 | 4.69 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,900 | 38.23 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake LaRavia | LAL | $4,600 | 23.29 | 5.06 |
| Brandon Williams | DAL | $4,900 | 24.76 | 5.05 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 44.28 | 4.98 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,500 | 32.11 | 4.94 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,900 | 48.47 | 4.90 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 44.28 | 4.98 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,000 | 36.76 | 4.59 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,300 | 36.30 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake LaRavia | LAL | $4,600 | 23.29 | 5.06 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 44.28 | 4.98 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,300 | 36.30 | 4.97 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,500 | 32.11 | 4.94 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,400 | 45.54 | 4.85 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,000 | 45.41 | 4.54 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,100 | 44.53 | 4.89 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,800 | 41.92 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | GSW | $4,300 | 23.54 | 5.47 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $6,000 | 30.19 | 5.03 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,100 | 44.53 | 4.89 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,400 | 45.54 | 4.85 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | UTA | $7,800 | 46.77 | 6.00 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,200 | 43.68 | 4.28 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,800 | 41.92 | 4.76 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 41.60 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | UTA | $7,800 | 46.77 | 6.00 |
| Al Horford | GSW | $4,300 | 23.54 | 5.47 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,400 | 33.01 | 5.16 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,700 | 38.71 | 5.03 |
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.