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 | 57.91 | 4.63 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,300 | 49.19 | 4.78 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,500 | 43.93 | 4.62 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $9,700 | 43.34 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Fears | NOP | $4,300 | 26.88 | 6.25 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $6,200 | 35.36 | 5.70 |
| Walter Clayton Jr. | MEM | $4,100 | 22.23 | 5.42 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $6,100 | 32.92 | 5.40 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $10,200 | 45.34 | 4.45 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 43.95 | 4.73 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,400 | 38.65 | 4.60 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $7,500 | 35.55 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $3,400 | 22.31 | 6.56 |
| Jeremiah Fears | NOP | $4,300 | 26.88 | 6.25 |
| Cason Wallace | OKC | $4,100 | 22.84 | 5.57 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $6,100 | 32.92 | 5.40 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $10,200 | 45.34 | 4.45 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,000 | 41.35 | 4.59 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,100 | 39.14 | 4.30 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $7,200 | 35.15 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cason Wallace | OKC | $4,100 | 22.84 | 5.57 |
| Will Richard | GSW | $4,000 | 20.96 | 5.24 |
| Leaky Black | WAS | $4,400 | 22.98 | 5.22 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,000 | 20.87 | 5.22 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,000 | 44.54 | 4.95 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,600 | 43.72 | 4.12 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,900 | 40.34 | 4.53 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,100 | 39.14 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obi Toppin | IND | $3,400 | 18.16 | 5.34 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,400 | 33.39 | 5.22 |
| Leaky Black | WAS | $4,400 | 22.98 | 5.22 |
| Gui Santos | GSW | $6,700 | 34.75 | 5.19 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 66.64 | 5.33 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $8,700 | 44.48 | 5.11 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,900 | 44.01 | 4.95 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,800 | 43.11 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obi Toppin | IND | $3,400 | 18.16 | 5.34 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 66.64 | 5.33 |
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | MEM | $4,400 | 23.13 | 5.26 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,400 | 33.39 | 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.