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 | 55.41 | 4.54 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 44.95 | 4.28 |
| James Harden | CLE | $9,100 | 43.54 | 4.78 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $9,200 | 42.99 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $4,100 | 23.32 | 5.69 |
| Dylan Harper | SAS | $4,800 | 26.26 | 5.47 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $6,400 | 34.04 | 5.32 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $6,500 | 34.53 | 5.31 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,200 | 45.50 | 4.95 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,300 | 45.42 | 4.88 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $10,400 | 42.79 | 4.11 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,200 | 39.07 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Harper | SAS | $4,800 | 26.26 | 5.47 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,600 | 24.78 | 5.39 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $6,500 | 34.53 | 5.31 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $3,500 | 18.53 | 5.30 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,300 | 45.42 | 4.88 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $9,200 | 42.99 | 4.67 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $10,400 | 42.79 | 4.11 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 38.92 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Konchar | UTA | $4,000 | 22.03 | 5.51 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $5,800 | 31.18 | 5.38 |
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $4,500 | 24.12 | 5.36 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $3,700 | 19.01 | 5.14 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,500 | 41.03 | 4.83 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,000 | 40.02 | 4.45 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,000 | 38.41 | 4.27 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,800 | 38.02 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Konchar | UTA | $4,000 | 22.03 | 5.51 |
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $4,500 | 24.12 | 5.36 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $3,600 | 18.45 | 5.13 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | GSW | $6,300 | 32.17 | 5.11 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 61.11 | 4.77 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,300 | 53.89 | 4.77 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,000 | 44.35 | 4.93 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,000 | 40.02 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $4,900 | 27.83 | 5.68 |
| Nick Richards | CHI | $4,300 | 22.63 | 5.26 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $4,500 | 23.57 | 5.24 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $3,600 | 18.45 | 5.13 |
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.