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 | 56.83 | 4.66 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 44.99 | 4.29 |
| James Harden | CLE | $9,100 | 43.68 | 4.80 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $9,200 | 42.80 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Chandler | UTA | $4,900 | 29.78 | 6.08 |
| Dylan Harper | SAS | $4,800 | 29.12 | 6.07 |
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $4,100 | 23.67 | 5.77 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $3,000 | 17.09 | 5.70 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,200 | 45.38 | 4.93 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,300 | 45.14 | 4.85 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $10,400 | 42.89 | 4.12 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,200 | 39.35 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Harper | SAS | $4,800 | 29.12 | 6.07 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $3,500 | 18.72 | 5.35 |
| Terance Mann | BKN | $3,600 | 19.25 | 5.35 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,600 | 24.42 | 5.31 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,300 | 45.14 | 4.85 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $10,400 | 42.89 | 4.12 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $9,200 | 42.80 | 4.65 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,000 | 40.32 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Nance | MIL | $4,100 | 25.23 | 6.15 |
| John Konchar | UTA | $4,000 | 22.67 | 5.67 |
| Leaky Black | WAS | $3,700 | 20.59 | 5.56 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $5,800 | 31.06 | 5.36 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,700 | 43.12 | 4.03 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,500 | 41.43 | 4.87 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,000 | 40.32 | 4.48 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,000 | 40.02 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Nance | MIL | $4,100 | 25.23 | 6.15 |
| John Konchar | UTA | $4,000 | 22.67 | 5.67 |
| Leaky Black | WAS | $3,700 | 20.59 | 5.56 |
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $4,500 | 24.10 | 5.35 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 62.28 | 4.87 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,300 | 53.78 | 4.76 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,000 | 44.79 | 4.98 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,000 | 40.02 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Hayes | LAL | $3,200 | 22.27 | 6.96 |
| Nick Richards | CHI | $4,300 | 23.35 | 5.43 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $3,600 | 18.56 | 5.16 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | GSW | $6,300 | 32.41 | 5.15 |
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.