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 | $12,300 | 56.09 | 4.56 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,800 | 50.12 | 4.25 |
| James Harden | CLE | $9,400 | 42.28 | 4.50 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,500 | 41.44 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Harper | SAS | $4,500 | 30.68 | 6.82 |
| Sharife Cooper | WAS | $2,600 | 15.58 | 5.99 |
| Jared McCain | OKC | $3,200 | 18.90 | 5.91 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHX | $4,400 | 24.66 | 5.60 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,700 | 44.91 | 4.63 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 42.71 | 4.50 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,000 | 40.79 | 4.53 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,000 | 39.06 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Harper | SAS | $4,500 | 30.68 | 6.82 |
| Jared McCain | OKC | $3,200 | 18.90 | 5.91 |
| Jaden Hardy | WAS | $2,800 | 16.45 | 5.88 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHX | $4,400 | 24.66 | 5.60 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,700 | 44.91 | 4.63 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,500 | 41.44 | 4.87 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,800 | 39.91 | 4.54 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,300 | 37.21 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $1,800 | 13.43 | 7.46 |
| Marcus Smart | LAL | $4,500 | 23.04 | 5.12 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,300 | 37.21 | 5.10 |
| Dean Wade | CLE | $3,400 | 17.30 | 5.09 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,200 | 46.40 | 5.04 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,900 | 43.32 | 4.87 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,100 | 43.15 | 4.74 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,000 | 41.18 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,400 | 34.05 | 5.32 |
| Mouhamed Gueye | ATL | $3,000 | 15.82 | 5.27 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAS | $3,600 | 18.57 | 5.16 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,000 | 41.18 | 5.15 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,200 | 56.46 | 5.04 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,200 | 46.40 | 5.04 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,900 | 43.32 | 4.87 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,600 | 37.85 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Gill | WAS | $1,600 | 13.49 | 8.43 |
| Oso Ighodaro | PHX | $4,800 | 27.25 | 5.68 |
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $4,900 | 26.14 | 5.33 |
| Mouhamed Gueye | ATL | $3,000 | 15.82 | 5.27 |
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.