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 | $12,200 | 53.90 | 4.42 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,000 | 44.25 | 4.92 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,700 | 39.19 | 4.50 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,000 | 38.16 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nembhard | DAL | $3,400 | 20.72 | 6.10 |
| Cam Spencer | MEM | $5,100 | 26.01 | 5.10 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,600 | 37.80 | 4.97 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,000 | 44.25 | 4.92 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,100 | 43.39 | 4.77 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $8,100 | 38.83 | 4.79 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,200 | 38.07 | 4.14 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,600 | 37.80 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Payton II | GSW | $4,500 | 22.43 | 4.98 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,600 | 37.80 | 4.97 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,700 | 37.74 | 4.90 |
| Tre Jones | CHI | $5,800 | 28.18 | 4.86 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,100 | 43.39 | 4.77 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,800 | 41.64 | 4.73 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,000 | 41.15 | 4.57 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $8,100 | 38.83 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Miller | CHI | $4,300 | 25.26 | 5.88 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $5,000 | 26.82 | 5.36 |
| Cam Spencer | MEM | $5,100 | 26.01 | 5.10 |
| Gary Payton II | GSW | $4,500 | 22.43 | 4.98 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,900 | 48.28 | 4.43 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,800 | 41.64 | 4.73 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,600 | 41.20 | 4.29 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $8,600 | 40.65 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Miller | CHI | $4,300 | 25.26 | 5.88 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $5,000 | 26.82 | 5.36 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,200 | 30.43 | 4.91 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $4,800 | 23.26 | 4.85 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,000 | 51.12 | 4.65 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,800 | 37.96 | 4.87 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $7,500 | 30.73 | 4.10 |
| Danny Wolf | BKN | $5,900 | 27.83 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinten Post | GSW | $4,100 | 22.97 | 5.60 |
| Nick Richards | CHI | $4,400 | 24.48 | 5.56 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,500 | 27.26 | 4.96 |
| Robert Williams | POR | $4,300 | 21.02 | 4.89 |
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.