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 | $12,000 | 51.92 | 4.33 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,100 | 48.19 | 4.34 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,900 | 43.10 | 4.35 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,900 | 40.67 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bones Hyland | MIN | $4,200 | 24.16 | 5.75 |
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $3,500 | 18.19 | 5.20 |
| Ajay Mitchell | OKC | $5,000 | 25.90 | 5.18 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,700 | 38.69 | 5.03 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,200 | 44.24 | 4.81 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $8,300 | 38.09 | 4.59 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $7,400 | 36.79 | 4.97 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,000 | 36.27 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bones Hyland | MIN | $4,200 | 24.16 | 5.75 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | MIN | $5,000 | 28.19 | 5.64 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,300 | 28.66 | 5.41 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $7,400 | 36.79 | 4.97 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,700 | 44.64 | 4.60 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,200 | 44.24 | 4.81 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,200 | 40.40 | 4.39 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,800 | 39.39 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | MIN | $5,000 | 28.19 | 5.64 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | LAC | $5,200 | 29.16 | 5.61 |
| Jalen Slawson | IND | $4,000 | 20.61 | 5.15 |
| Kobe Brown | IND | $4,100 | 21.00 | 5.12 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,700 | 50.19 | 4.69 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $8,700 | 41.72 | 4.80 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,100 | 41.05 | 5.07 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,800 | 39.39 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Jones Jr. | LAC | $5,200 | 29.16 | 5.61 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | GSW | $6,200 | 32.52 | 5.24 |
| Kobe Brown | IND | $4,100 | 21.00 | 5.12 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,300 | 32.06 | 5.09 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 62.87 | 5.03 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $8,000 | 38.05 | 4.76 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,700 | 34.14 | 3.92 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,100 | 33.85 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | GSW | $6,200 | 32.52 | 5.24 |
| Robert Williams | POR | $4,300 | 22.28 | 5.18 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $3,900 | 19.66 | 5.04 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 62.87 | 5.03 |
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.