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 | $11,400 | 55.08 | 4.83 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,000 | 47.20 | 4.72 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,900 | 38.22 | 4.29 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $7,800 | 37.26 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoot Henderson | POR | $5,500 | 30.51 | 5.55 |
| Jordan Poole | NOP | $4,100 | 21.94 | 5.35 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,500 | 24.08 | 5.35 |
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $4,400 | 22.91 | 5.21 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,400 | 40.72 | 4.33 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | LAC | $6,600 | 40.19 | 6.09 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,800 | 35.89 | 4.60 |
| CJ McCollum | ATL | $6,800 | 33.92 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | CHI | $4,700 | 29.94 | 6.37 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | LAC | $6,600 | 40.19 | 6.09 |
| Jordan Poole | NOP | $4,100 | 21.94 | 5.35 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $5,000 | 26.36 | 5.27 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennedict Mathurin | LAC | $6,600 | 40.19 | 6.09 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 39.61 | 4.45 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,500 | 37.65 | 4.43 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,900 | 37.58 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,200 | 32.07 | 7.64 |
| Collin Sexton | CHI | $4,700 | 29.94 | 6.37 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | LAC | $6,600 | 40.19 | 6.09 |
| John Konchar | UTA | $3,700 | 21.57 | 5.83 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 43.75 | 4.65 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,200 | 42.05 | 4.57 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,200 | 40.11 | 4.89 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,000 | 39.38 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mouhamed Gueye | ATL | $3,600 | 21.87 | 6.08 |
| John Konchar | UTA | $3,700 | 21.57 | 5.83 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $5,000 | 28.34 | 5.67 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | ATL | $5,800 | 32.36 | 5.58 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,900 | 50.52 | 4.63 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,500 | 45.13 | 4.75 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 43.75 | 4.65 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,400 | 41.40 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanic Konan Niederhauser | LAC | $3,500 | 22.35 | 6.39 |
| Marvin Bagley III | DAL | $4,900 | 31.18 | 6.36 |
| Mouhamed Gueye | ATL | $3,600 | 21.87 | 6.08 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $5,000 | 28.34 | 5.67 |
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.