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 | 48.07 | 4.22 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,000 | 43.91 | 4.39 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,900 | 38.34 | 4.31 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,800 | 35.25 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $5,200 | 34.41 | 6.62 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,500 | 24.18 | 5.37 |
| Jordan Poole | NOP | $4,100 | 21.22 | 5.18 |
| Jeremiah Fears | NOP | $4,800 | 23.79 | 4.96 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,900 | 43.67 | 4.41 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,400 | 41.06 | 4.37 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,800 | 35.25 | 4.52 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $5,200 | 34.41 | 6.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $5,200 | 34.41 | 6.62 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,800 | 20.10 | 5.29 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $5,000 | 26.13 | 5.23 |
| Jordan Poole | NOP | $4,100 | 21.22 | 5.18 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,900 | 43.67 | 4.41 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 39.56 | 4.44 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,900 | 37.68 | 4.77 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,500 | 37.37 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,800 | 20.10 | 5.29 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $6,300 | 32.54 | 5.16 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $4,500 | 23.11 | 5.14 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,500 | 32.71 | 5.03 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,800 | 47.34 | 4.38 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 45.41 | 4.83 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,200 | 42.21 | 4.59 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,200 | 39.23 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $4,600 | 25.85 | 5.62 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIA | $6,100 | 31.01 | 5.08 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $4,800 | 24.35 | 5.07 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,500 | 32.71 | 5.03 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,900 | 47.36 | 4.35 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 45.41 | 4.83 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,500 | 44.95 | 4.73 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,400 | 41.38 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,300 | 39.86 | 5.46 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $5,100 | 26.26 | 5.15 |
| Marvin Bagley III | DAL | $4,900 | 24.96 | 5.09 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,600 | 33.52 | 5.08 |
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.