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 | $12,500 | 57.07 | 4.57 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,300 | 48.87 | 4.74 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $9,700 | 43.13 | 4.45 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,100 | 43.06 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $6,200 | 35.32 | 5.70 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $6,100 | 32.69 | 5.36 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,500 | 23.36 | 5.19 |
| Jeremiah Fears | NOP | $4,300 | 21.64 | 5.03 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $10,200 | 45.05 | 4.42 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,400 | 44.43 | 4.73 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 44.11 | 4.74 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,400 | 38.19 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,700 | 25.33 | 5.39 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $6,100 | 32.69 | 5.36 |
| De’Anthony Melton | GSW | $5,700 | 29.11 | 5.11 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $3,400 | 17.35 | 5.10 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $10,200 | 45.05 | 4.42 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,400 | 44.43 | 4.73 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,000 | 41.07 | 4.56 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,100 | 37.23 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaky Black | WAS | $4,400 | 23.18 | 5.27 |
| Gui Santos | GSW | $6,700 | 34.97 | 5.22 |
| John Konchar | UTA | $4,400 | 22.63 | 5.14 |
| Jarace Walker | IND | $5,900 | 30.28 | 5.13 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,600 | 43.80 | 4.13 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,000 | 40.40 | 4.49 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,900 | 40.26 | 4.52 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,900 | 37.70 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaky Black | WAS | $4,400 | 23.18 | 5.27 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $3,400 | 17.74 | 5.22 |
| Gui Santos | GSW | $6,700 | 34.97 | 5.22 |
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $5,400 | 28.06 | 5.20 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 66.64 | 5.33 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $8,700 | 43.90 | 5.05 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,900 | 43.47 | 4.88 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,800 | 43.17 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Reese | WAS | $4,500 | 29.41 | 6.53 |
| Jaxson Hayes | LAL | $4,100 | 22.99 | 5.61 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 66.64 | 5.33 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $3,500 | 18.67 | 5.33 |
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.