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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,800 | 40.90 | 4.65 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,700 | 40.86 | 4.70 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,100 | 38.43 | 4.74 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,500 | 34.88 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kennard | LAL | $4,100 | 24.18 | 5.90 |
| Kobe Bufkin | LAL | $3,000 | 16.79 | 5.60 |
| Jose Alvarado | NYK | $3,500 | 18.47 | 5.28 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $4,200 | 20.16 | 4.80 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,000 | 40.56 | 4.51 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,100 | 38.43 | 4.74 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,400 | 36.27 | 4.90 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,100 | 29.99 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake LaRavia | LAL | $4,600 | 29.07 | 6.32 |
| Luke Kennard | LAL | $4,100 | 24.18 | 5.90 |
| Dalton Knecht | LAL | $3,000 | 14.76 | 4.92 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,400 | 36.27 | 4.90 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $10,000 | 44.50 | 4.45 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,700 | 40.86 | 4.70 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,000 | 40.56 | 4.51 |
| Dillon Brooks | PHX | $6,600 | 34.32 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake LaRavia | LAL | $4,600 | 29.07 | 6.32 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $4,400 | 26.92 | 6.12 |
| Dillon Brooks | PHX | $6,600 | 34.32 | 5.20 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | LAC | $4,000 | 19.83 | 4.96 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,500 | 41.62 | 4.38 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,600 | 37.86 | 4.40 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,900 | 32.07 | 4.65 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $4,400 | 26.92 | 6.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $4,400 | 26.92 | 6.12 |
| Micah Potter | IND | $3,500 | 19.95 | 5.70 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $3,700 | 20.84 | 5.63 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | LAC | $4,000 | 19.83 | 4.96 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,700 | 48.10 | 4.96 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,500 | 41.62 | 4.38 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,300 | 41.30 | 4.98 |
| Mark Williams | PHX | $6,000 | 28.54 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micah Potter | IND | $3,500 | 19.95 | 5.70 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,300 | 41.30 | 4.98 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,700 | 48.10 | 4.96 |
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $4,900 | 23.73 | 4.84 |
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.