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 | $12,000 | 56.69 | 4.72 |
| James Harden | CLE | $8,700 | 41.93 | 4.82 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $9,700 | 41.27 | 4.25 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,300 | 40.67 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nembhard | DAL | $3,600 | 22.30 | 6.19 |
| Brandon Williams | DAL | $4,900 | 29.08 | 5.94 |
| James Harden | CLE | $8,700 | 41.93 | 4.82 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,500 | 40.32 | 4.74 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,800 | 45.48 | 4.64 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,900 | 39.96 | 4.49 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,400 | 39.11 | 4.16 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,200 | 35.92 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,000 | 28.26 | 7.07 |
| Brandon Williams | DAL | $4,900 | 29.08 | 5.94 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,400 | 22.13 | 5.03 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,300 | 21.32 | 4.96 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,800 | 45.48 | 4.64 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 38.00 | 4.27 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,800 | 37.18 | 4.23 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,400 | 34.72 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,000 | 28.26 | 7.07 |
| Khris Middleton | DAL | $3,400 | 22.87 | 6.73 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,400 | 22.13 | 5.03 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | LAC | $4,700 | 23.49 | 5.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,500 | 43.36 | 4.56 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,200 | 41.87 | 4.55 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,500 | 40.64 | 4.78 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,900 | 38.58 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | DAL | $3,400 | 22.87 | 6.73 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,900 | 29.67 | 5.03 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | LAC | $4,700 | 23.49 | 5.00 |
| John Collins | LAC | $5,300 | 25.53 | 4.82 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 43.11 | 4.69 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,800 | 42.02 | 4.77 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,200 | 41.87 | 4.55 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $6,800 | 36.57 | 5.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $5,000 | 29.48 | 5.90 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $6,800 | 36.57 | 5.38 |
| Brook Lopez | LAC | $4,900 | 26.24 | 5.35 |
| Jaxson Hayes | LAL | $3,700 | 19.42 | 5.25 |
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.