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 | $11,800 | 50.08 | 4.24 |
| Immanuel Quickley | TOR | $7,600 | 35.92 | 4.73 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,800 | 34.92 | 4.48 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,100 | 34.51 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $5,000 | 27.12 | 5.42 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,300 | 22.81 | 5.30 |
| Jeremiah Fears | NOP | $4,800 | 24.48 | 5.10 |
| Immanuel Quickley | TOR | $7,600 | 35.92 | 4.73 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $8,800 | 38.05 | 4.32 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,800 | 34.92 | 4.48 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $7,200 | 31.80 | 4.42 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $7,100 | 30.29 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $5,000 | 27.12 | 5.42 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,700 | 19.44 | 5.25 |
| Jeremiah Fears | NOP | $4,800 | 24.48 | 5.10 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $5,100 | 25.48 | 5.00 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,700 | 43.85 | 5.04 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,700 | 36.64 | 4.76 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,900 | 36.21 | 5.25 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,000 | 32.57 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $4,500 | 23.80 | 5.29 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,900 | 36.21 | 5.25 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,700 | 19.44 | 5.25 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $5,300 | 27.69 | 5.22 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 42.87 | 4.66 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,300 | 40.16 | 4.32 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,300 | 39.55 | 4.77 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,500 | 38.93 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | MIA | $5,800 | 31.26 | 5.39 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,900 | 36.21 | 5.25 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $5,300 | 27.69 | 5.22 |
| Karlo Matkovic | NOP | $3,600 | 18.80 | 5.22 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 42.87 | 4.66 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,500 | 40.50 | 4.76 |
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $7,700 | 30.32 | 3.94 |
| Moussa Diabate | CHA | $5,700 | 28.85 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | NOP | $3,800 | 21.34 | 5.62 |
| Karlo Matkovic | NOP | $3,600 | 18.80 | 5.22 |
| Moussa Diabate | CHA | $5,700 | 28.85 | 5.06 |
| Al Horford | GSW | $5,700 | 28.40 | 4.98 |
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.