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 | $12,200 | 55.65 | 4.56 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,800 | 47.98 | 4.44 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,800 | 41.97 | 4.77 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,400 | 40.52 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $3,400 | 25.81 | 7.59 |
| Kennedy Chandler | UTA | $4,500 | 24.02 | 5.34 |
| Jevon Carter | ORL | $3,600 | 18.70 | 5.19 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $6,400 | 33.23 | 5.19 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $10,000 | 44.60 | 4.46 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 40.79 | 4.58 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,700 | 38.33 | 4.41 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $7,400 | 36.12 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Payton II | GSW | $4,600 | 24.53 | 5.33 |
| Jevon Carter | ORL | $3,600 | 18.70 | 5.19 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $6,400 | 33.23 | 5.19 |
| Malachi Smith | BKN | $3,200 | 16.23 | 5.07 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $10,000 | 44.60 | 4.46 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,800 | 41.97 | 4.77 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,700 | 41.36 | 4.75 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 40.79 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Konchar | UTA | $4,200 | 22.95 | 5.46 |
| Gary Payton II | GSW | $4,600 | 24.53 | 5.33 |
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $4,700 | 24.19 | 5.15 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $3,300 | 16.65 | 5.05 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,200 | 45.81 | 4.98 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,100 | 44.46 | 4.89 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,700 | 41.36 | 4.75 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,200 | 38.96 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Konchar | UTA | $4,200 | 22.95 | 5.46 |
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $4,700 | 24.19 | 5.15 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,600 | 33.67 | 5.10 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | GSW | $6,000 | 30.36 | 5.06 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,000 | 52.00 | 4.73 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,200 | 45.81 | 4.98 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,600 | 40.87 | 4.75 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $8,200 | 39.30 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $3,500 | 25.49 | 7.28 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,200 | 28.93 | 5.56 |
| Nick Richards | CHI | $4,100 | 22.25 | 5.43 |
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $5,000 | 26.09 | 5.22 |
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.