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 | $11,700 | 56.10 | 4.79 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,200 | 46.45 | 4.55 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,700 | 43.69 | 5.02 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,500 | 42.75 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Spencer | GSW | $4,000 | 31.74 | 7.93 |
| Immanuel Quickley | TOR | $7,000 | 39.08 | 5.58 |
| CJ McCollum | ATL | $6,100 | 32.00 | 5.25 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $6,900 | 36.15 | 5.24 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 40.54 | 4.55 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $8,100 | 38.77 | 4.79 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $7,000 | 34.63 | 4.95 |
| Anthony Black | ORL | $7,100 | 33.89 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | ATL | $6,100 | 32.00 | 5.25 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $6,500 | 33.34 | 5.13 |
| Jake LaRavia | LAL | $4,200 | 21.19 | 5.04 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $7,000 | 34.63 | 4.95 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,600 | 44.30 | 5.15 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,700 | 43.69 | 5.02 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 40.54 | 4.55 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,300 | 34.82 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,600 | 44.30 | 5.15 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $6,500 | 33.34 | 5.13 |
| Corey Kispert | ATL | $3,900 | 19.77 | 5.07 |
| Jake LaRavia | LAL | $4,200 | 21.19 | 5.04 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,500 | 49.69 | 4.73 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,100 | 45.70 | 5.02 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,300 | 42.88 | 5.17 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,300 | 41.60 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Stewart | DET | $4,400 | 26.56 | 6.04 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $6,700 | 35.63 | 5.32 |
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $6,400 | 33.79 | 5.28 |
| Caleb Martin | DAL | $4,200 | 21.82 | 5.20 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,000 | 50.29 | 5.03 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,700 | 42.24 | 4.35 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 39.80 | 4.23 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,700 | 38.67 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Stewart | DET | $4,400 | 26.56 | 6.04 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $5,200 | 26.87 | 5.17 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $4,900 | 25.10 | 5.12 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,000 | 50.29 | 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.