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 | 56.54 | 4.79 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,600 | 36.74 | 4.27 |
| Immanuel Quickley | TOR | $7,600 | 36.52 | 4.81 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,800 | 35.12 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $5,000 | 33.45 | 6.69 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,300 | 22.94 | 5.33 |
| Jordan Poole | NOP | $4,000 | 20.81 | 5.20 |
| Jeremiah Fears | NOP | $4,800 | 24.40 | 5.08 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $8,800 | 37.97 | 4.32 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,800 | 35.12 | 4.50 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $7,200 | 33.97 | 4.72 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $5,000 | 33.45 | 6.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $5,000 | 33.45 | 6.69 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,700 | 19.84 | 5.36 |
| Jordan Poole | NOP | $4,000 | 20.81 | 5.20 |
| Bryce McGowens | NOP | $3,400 | 17.53 | 5.15 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,700 | 44.11 | 5.07 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,700 | 36.51 | 4.74 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,900 | 36.21 | 5.25 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,000 | 32.27 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,700 | 19.84 | 5.36 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $4,500 | 24.06 | 5.35 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,900 | 36.21 | 5.25 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $4,500 | 23.34 | 5.19 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 42.87 | 4.66 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,300 | 40.40 | 4.34 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,300 | 39.34 | 4.74 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,500 | 39.06 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | MIA | $5,800 | 31.15 | 5.37 |
| Blake Hinson | UTA | $3,200 | 16.93 | 5.29 |
| Karlo Matkovic | NOP | $3,600 | 19.03 | 5.29 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,900 | 36.21 | 5.25 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 42.87 | 4.66 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,500 | 40.47 | 4.76 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,300 | 37.66 | 5.16 |
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $7,700 | 30.38 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | UTA | $3,800 | 22.27 | 5.86 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $4,300 | 24.57 | 5.71 |
| Karlo Matkovic | NOP | $3,600 | 19.03 | 5.29 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,300 | 37.66 | 5.16 |
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.