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 | 54.25 | 4.45 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,000 | 44.41 | 4.93 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,700 | 39.25 | 4.51 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,000 | 38.15 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland | LAC | $7,400 | 37.21 | 5.03 |
| Ryan Nembhard | DAL | $3,400 | 17.06 | 5.02 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,600 | 38.04 | 5.01 |
| Cam Spencer | MEM | $5,100 | 25.37 | 4.98 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,100 | 43.49 | 4.78 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,700 | 38.52 | 5.00 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $8,100 | 38.51 | 4.75 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,600 | 38.04 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $5,900 | 30.88 | 5.23 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | LAC | $6,900 | 35.68 | 5.17 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,600 | 38.04 | 5.01 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,700 | 38.52 | 5.00 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,100 | 43.49 | 4.78 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,800 | 41.68 | 4.74 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,000 | 41.55 | 4.62 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $8,100 | 38.51 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Wells | MEM | $4,800 | 25.95 | 5.41 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $5,000 | 27.02 | 5.40 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $5,900 | 30.88 | 5.23 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | LAC | $6,900 | 35.68 | 5.17 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,900 | 48.92 | 4.49 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,600 | 42.61 | 4.44 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,800 | 41.68 | 4.74 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $8,600 | 40.95 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | GSW | $5,500 | 30.79 | 5.60 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $5,000 | 27.02 | 5.40 |
| PJ Washington | DAL | $5,800 | 29.91 | 5.16 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $5,600 | 28.54 | 5.10 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,000 | 54.33 | 4.94 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,800 | 37.91 | 4.86 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $7,500 | 30.85 | 4.11 |
| Julian Reese | WAS | $3,400 | 30.84 | 9.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Reese | WAS | $3,400 | 30.84 | 9.07 |
| Jalen Smith | CHI | $5,200 | 29.95 | 5.76 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | GSW | $5,500 | 30.79 | 5.60 |
| Yves Missi | NOP | $3,700 | 20.50 | 5.54 |
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.