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 | $12,800 | 53.37 | 4.17 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,300 | 48.40 | 4.28 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $7,300 | 35.94 | 4.92 |
| Darius Garland | LAC | $7,400 | 34.09 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Chandler | UTA | $4,700 | 24.02 | 5.11 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $7,300 | 35.94 | 4.92 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $5,200 | 24.25 | 4.66 |
| Darius Garland | LAC | $7,400 | 34.09 | 4.61 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Payton | GS | $5,500 | 24.88 | 4.52 |
| Elijah Harkless | UTA | $5,700 | 23.84 | 4.18 |
| Will Richard | GS | $4,200 | 17.45 | 4.15 |
| DeJon Jarreau | MEM | $4,300 | 17.07 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Payton | GS | $5,500 | 24.88 | 4.52 |
| Malachi Smith | BKN | $3,700 | 16.28 | 4.40 |
| Elijah Harkless | UTA | $5,700 | 23.84 | 4.18 |
| Will Richard | GS | $4,200 | 17.45 | 4.15 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaney Johnson | BKN | $5,400 | 19.52 | 3.62 |
| Josh Minott | BKN | $4,800 | 19.45 | 4.05 |
| Tyler Burton | MEM | $4,000 | 18.81 | 4.70 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,700 | 15.14 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Burton | MEM | $4,000 | 18.81 | 4.70 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,700 | 15.14 | 4.09 |
| Josh Minott | BKN | $4,800 | 19.45 | 4.05 |
| Jamal Cain | ORL | $3,800 | 14.77 | 3.89 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hendricks | MEM | $5,900 | 21.82 | 3.70 |
| Leonard Miller | CHI | $5,400 | 17.65 | 3.27 |
| Jabari Walker | PHI | $4,000 | 16.20 | 4.05 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,100 | 14.50 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Walker | PHI | $4,000 | 16.20 | 4.05 |
| Taylor Hendricks | MEM | $5,900 | 21.82 | 3.70 |
| E.J. Liddell | BKN | $3,700 | 13.26 | 3.58 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,100 | 14.50 | 3.54 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $8,300 | 38.22 | 4.60 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,700 | 37.16 | 4.27 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $5,900 | 30.07 | 5.10 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $5,200 | 28.71 | 5.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $5,200 | 28.71 | 5.52 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $4,600 | 25.12 | 5.46 |
| Jay Huff | IND | $4,600 | 24.55 | 5.34 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $5,900 | 30.07 | 5.10 |
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.