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 | 51.74 | 4.31 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,100 | 47.86 | 4.31 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,900 | 42.26 | 4.27 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,900 | 40.54 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajay Mitchell | OKC | $5,000 | 26.06 | 5.21 |
| Walter Clayton Jr. | MEM | $4,900 | 25.20 | 5.14 |
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $3,500 | 17.90 | 5.11 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,700 | 38.61 | 5.01 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,200 | 44.20 | 4.80 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $8,300 | 37.77 | 4.55 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $7,400 | 36.91 | 4.99 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,000 | 36.11 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Clayton Jr. | MEM | $4,900 | 25.20 | 5.14 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $7,400 | 36.91 | 4.99 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $4,000 | 19.62 | 4.91 |
| Jordan Poole | NOP | $3,300 | 15.89 | 4.81 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,200 | 44.20 | 4.80 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,200 | 40.44 | 4.40 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,800 | 39.53 | 4.49 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $7,500 | 35.77 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Brown | IND | $4,100 | 20.12 | 4.91 |
| Leonard Miller | CHI | $4,800 | 23.22 | 4.84 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,200 | 44.20 | 4.80 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $7,500 | 35.77 | 4.77 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,700 | 49.99 | 4.67 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $8,700 | 41.48 | 4.77 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,800 | 39.53 | 4.49 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,400 | 36.90 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,300 | 31.98 | 5.08 |
| Kobe Brown | IND | $4,100 | 20.12 | 4.91 |
| Leonard Miller | CHI | $4,800 | 23.22 | 4.84 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $8,700 | 41.48 | 4.77 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 58.86 | 4.71 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $8,000 | 38.13 | 4.77 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,100 | 33.75 | 4.75 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $7,300 | 32.16 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yves Missi | NOP | $4,200 | 21.76 | 5.18 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $3,900 | 19.32 | 4.95 |
| Jalen Smith | CHI | $5,400 | 25.83 | 4.78 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $8,000 | 38.13 | 4.77 |
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.