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 | 55.93 | 4.55 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,800 | 50.15 | 4.25 |
| James Harden | CLE | $9,400 | 41.72 | 4.44 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,500 | 40.81 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharife Cooper | WAS | $2,600 | 22.26 | 8.56 |
| Jared McCain | OKC | $3,200 | 18.74 | 5.86 |
| Ryan Nembhard | DAL | $3,900 | 21.98 | 5.64 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHX | $4,400 | 24.39 | 5.54 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,000 | 40.62 | 4.51 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,000 | 38.14 | 4.77 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,900 | 37.38 | 4.73 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,300 | 37.19 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Hardy | WAS | $2,800 | 16.57 | 5.92 |
| Jared McCain | OKC | $3,200 | 18.74 | 5.86 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHX | $4,400 | 24.39 | 5.54 |
| EJ Harkless | UTA | $4,600 | 24.77 | 5.38 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,500 | 40.81 | 4.80 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,800 | 39.99 | 4.54 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,300 | 37.19 | 5.09 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,900 | 35.63 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,000 | 24.39 | 6.10 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $4,600 | 25.40 | 5.52 |
| Gary Payton II | GSW | $4,600 | 23.67 | 5.15 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,300 | 37.19 | 5.09 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,700 | 47.27 | 4.42 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,900 | 42.90 | 4.82 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,100 | 41.67 | 4.58 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,000 | 41.30 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andersson Garcia | UTA | $4,300 | 28.80 | 6.70 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,000 | 24.39 | 6.10 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $2,400 | 13.63 | 5.68 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $4,600 | 25.40 | 5.52 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,200 | 51.85 | 4.63 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,900 | 42.90 | 4.82 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,200 | 38.32 | 4.17 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,600 | 37.77 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Gill | WAS | $1,600 | 14.16 | 8.85 |
| Julian Reese | WAS | $1,200 | 9.81 | 8.17 |
| Oso Ighodaro | PHX | $4,800 | 27.31 | 5.69 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $2,400 | 13.63 | 5.68 |
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.