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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,200 | 48.42 | 4.75 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $10,000 | 42.58 | 4.26 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,200 | 39.81 | 4.33 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $7,700 | 37.71 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kennard | LAL | $5,900 | 34.17 | 5.79 |
| Kris Dunn | LAC | $4,400 | 24.90 | 5.66 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $7,100 | 37.58 | 5.29 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $5,000 | 26.21 | 5.24 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,500 | 44.83 | 4.72 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,800 | 43.55 | 4.44 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,200 | 39.81 | 4.33 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | MIN | $6,900 | 36.00 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kennard | LAL | $5,900 | 34.17 | 5.79 |
| Kris Dunn | LAC | $4,400 | 24.90 | 5.66 |
| Collin Sexton | CHI | $6,300 | 34.36 | 5.45 |
| De’Anthony Melton | GSW | $5,100 | 27.32 | 5.36 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,500 | 44.83 | 4.72 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,800 | 43.55 | 4.44 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,700 | 42.72 | 4.91 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $7,100 | 36.10 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Brown | IND | $4,400 | 24.88 | 5.65 |
| Collin Sexton | CHI | $6,300 | 34.36 | 5.45 |
| Jalen Slawson | IND | $4,200 | 22.58 | 5.38 |
| De’Anthony Melton | GSW | $5,100 | 27.32 | 5.36 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,000 | 44.84 | 4.48 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,700 | 42.05 | 4.34 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,600 | 36.66 | 4.26 |
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $7,300 | 36.52 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micah Potter | IND | $4,100 | 25.60 | 6.24 |
| Kobe Brown | IND | $4,400 | 24.88 | 5.65 |
| Anthony Gill | WAS | $4,600 | 24.95 | 5.42 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,500 | 18.90 | 5.40 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,800 | 45.54 | 5.18 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,500 | 42.13 | 4.96 |
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $7,300 | 36.52 | 5.00 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,200 | 34.91 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micah Potter | IND | $4,100 | 25.60 | 6.24 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $4,500 | 25.01 | 5.56 |
| Anthony Gill | WAS | $4,600 | 24.95 | 5.42 |
| Kel’el Ware | MIA | $4,800 | 25.39 | 5.29 |
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.