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 | $12,300 | 57.70 | 4.69 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,900 | 50.52 | 4.63 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,200 | 47.70 | 4.26 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $8,500 | 41.57 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajay Mitchell | OKC | $4,700 | 35.04 | 7.46 |
| Javon Small | MEM | $5,500 | 34.53 | 6.28 |
| Kasparas Jakucionis | MIA | $4,000 | 23.43 | 5.86 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $6,600 | 36.35 | 5.51 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,300 | 45.20 | 4.86 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,700 | 40.56 | 5.27 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,800 | 40.15 | 4.56 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,100 | 38.55 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kispert | ATL | $3,300 | 18.80 | 5.70 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $6,600 | 36.35 | 5.51 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,700 | 40.56 | 5.27 |
| Tre Jones | CHI | $5,500 | 28.92 | 5.26 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,300 | 45.20 | 4.86 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,700 | 40.56 | 5.27 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,500 | 39.62 | 4.66 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $7,300 | 35.63 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayan Rupert | MEM | $4,300 | 28.24 | 6.57 |
| Leonard Miller | CHI | $4,300 | 24.59 | 5.72 |
| Corey Kispert | ATL | $3,300 | 18.80 | 5.70 |
| Jaylen Wells | MEM | $4,800 | 26.17 | 5.45 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,800 | 48.69 | 4.51 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 45.69 | 4.35 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,500 | 45.60 | 4.80 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,400 | 39.09 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $5,800 | 38.13 | 6.57 |
| Danny Wolf | BKN | $4,800 | 30.73 | 6.40 |
| Trendon Watford | PHI | $4,000 | 24.64 | 6.16 |
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | MEM | $4,900 | 29.16 | 5.95 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 61.58 | 4.93 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,900 | 46.63 | 4.71 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,900 | 39.91 | 5.05 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $7,600 | 34.06 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kornet | SAS | $3,300 | 21.68 | 6.57 |
| Danny Wolf | BKN | $4,800 | 30.73 | 6.40 |
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | MEM | $4,900 | 29.16 | 5.95 |
| Nick Richards | CHI | $4,200 | 23.81 | 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.