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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,700 | 46.17 | 4.31 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,500 | 43.06 | 5.07 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $8,100 | 40.63 | 5.02 |
| James Harden | CLE | $9,200 | 40.16 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,500 | 43.06 | 5.07 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $8,100 | 40.63 | 5.02 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $5,000 | 24.91 | 4.98 |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | MEM | $5,400 | 26.86 | 4.97 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,700 | 41.76 | 4.30 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $8,100 | 40.63 | 5.02 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,300 | 35.45 | 4.86 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $8,600 | 34.76 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $8,100 | 40.63 | 5.02 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $5,000 | 24.91 | 4.98 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $6,500 | 32.13 | 4.94 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,300 | 35.45 | 4.86 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,800 | 41.42 | 4.71 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,800 | 31.71 | 4.66 |
| Keegan Murray | SAC | $6,200 | 27.82 | 4.49 |
| Moses Moody | GSW | $5,900 | 27.47 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Harper Jr. | BOS | $3,100 | 18.24 | 5.88 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $4,700 | 22.75 | 4.84 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,800 | 41.42 | 4.71 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,800 | 31.71 | 4.66 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,300 | 43.06 | 4.63 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,100 | 39.64 | 4.36 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $8,500 | 34.83 | 4.10 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,700 | 33.54 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Harper Jr. | BOS | $3,100 | 18.24 | 5.88 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,700 | 33.54 | 5.01 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $4,700 | 22.75 | 4.84 |
| Gui Santos | GSW | $6,100 | 29.42 | 4.82 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 58.09 | 4.84 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,900 | 49.85 | 4.57 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,300 | 43.06 | 4.63 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $7,200 | 35.28 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $7,200 | 35.28 | 4.90 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 58.09 | 4.84 |
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | MEM | $4,900 | 23.24 | 4.74 |
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $5,200 | 24.50 | 4.71 |
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.