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 | $11,500 | 60.05 | 5.22 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,100 | 40.79 | 4.48 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,000 | 40.32 | 4.48 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $8,100 | 38.60 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $6,200 | 36.57 | 5.90 |
| Dejounte Murray | NOP | $6,400 | 33.59 | 5.25 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $11,500 | 60.05 | 5.22 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,500 | 36.86 | 4.91 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $10,000 | 47.20 | 4.72 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,500 | 43.08 | 4.54 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,300 | 37.33 | 4.50 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,500 | 36.86 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $6,200 | 36.57 | 5.90 |
| Jake LaRavia | LAL | $3,800 | 21.72 | 5.72 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,500 | 36.86 | 4.91 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,000 | 33.41 | 4.77 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $10,000 | 47.20 | 4.72 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,200 | 43.76 | 4.76 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,500 | 43.08 | 4.54 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,700 | 37.45 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake LaRavia | LAL | $3,800 | 21.72 | 5.72 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $4,000 | 22.21 | 5.55 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | MIA | $5,900 | 30.54 | 5.18 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,600 | 32.41 | 4.91 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,200 | 38.48 | 4.69 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $7,900 | 34.89 | 4.42 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,600 | 32.41 | 4.91 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,600 | 29.45 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myron Gardner | MIA | $3,000 | 18.69 | 6.23 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $4,000 | 22.21 | 5.55 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $3,000 | 16.44 | 5.48 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,600 | 32.41 | 4.91 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 59.41 | 4.75 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,500 | 49.52 | 4.72 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 41.87 | 4.45 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,400 | 40.73 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kel’el Ware | MIA | $5,400 | 33.17 | 6.14 |
| Jaxson Hayes | LAL | $4,100 | 23.41 | 5.71 |
| Oso Ighodaro | PHX | $5,200 | 28.42 | 5.46 |
| Isaiah Jackson | LAC | $3,300 | 17.72 | 5.37 |
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.