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 | $12,100 | 55.61 | 4.60 |
| James Harden | CLE | $9,100 | 41.63 | 4.57 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,900 | 40.53 | 4.55 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $10,000 | 39.98 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,700 | 23.41 | 4.98 |
| Dejounte Murray | NOP | $7,500 | 36.73 | 4.90 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,000 | 38.94 | 4.87 |
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $4,900 | 23.21 | 4.74 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 43.39 | 4.57 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,900 | 40.53 | 4.55 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,000 | 38.94 | 4.87 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,100 | 37.03 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,400 | 21.48 | 4.88 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,000 | 38.94 | 4.87 |
| Duncan Robinson | DET | $4,900 | 23.72 | 4.84 |
| Marcus Smart | LAL | $4,700 | 22.56 | 4.80 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,700 | 42.83 | 4.41 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $8,100 | 35.81 | 4.42 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $7,500 | 35.74 | 4.77 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,600 | 35.72 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Wade | CLE | $3,500 | 18.03 | 5.15 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $5,300 | 25.96 | 4.90 |
| Tristan da Silva | ORL | $5,000 | 24.35 | 4.87 |
| Marcus Smart | LAL | $4,700 | 22.56 | 4.80 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,700 | 42.34 | 4.87 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,400 | 41.68 | 4.43 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $7,700 | 39.34 | 5.11 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $7,500 | 35.74 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $7,700 | 39.34 | 5.11 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAS | $3,800 | 19.08 | 5.02 |
| Karlo Matkovic | NOP | $3,900 | 19.22 | 4.93 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $5,300 | 25.96 | 4.90 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,200 | 47.85 | 4.27 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,800 | 43.77 | 4.97 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,700 | 42.34 | 4.87 |
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $6,500 | 32.83 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $6,500 | 32.83 | 5.05 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,800 | 43.77 | 4.97 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $5,100 | 25.26 | 4.95 |
| Karlo Matkovic | NOP | $3,900 | 19.22 | 4.93 |
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.