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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,000 | 40.13 | 4.46 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $6,700 | 39.60 | 5.91 |
| Jrue Holiday | MIL | $8,100 | 35.64 | 4.40 |
| Jordan Clarkson | UTA | $7,000 | 34.37 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $6,700 | 39.60 | 5.91 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $4,700 | 25.82 | 5.49 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $4,700 | 24.79 | 5.27 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $6,000 | 31.32 | 5.22 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,300 | 45.76 | 4.92 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,000 | 39.77 | 4.97 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $6,700 | 39.60 | 5.91 |
| Jordan Clarkson | UTA | $7,000 | 34.37 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $6,700 | 39.60 | 5.91 |
| Isaiah Joe | OKC | $3,200 | 17.62 | 5.51 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $4,700 | 25.82 | 5.49 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $4,700 | 24.79 | 5.27 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,700 | 53.96 | 5.04 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,800 | 47.98 | 5.45 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,300 | 45.76 | 4.92 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $8,400 | 41.99 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,800 | 47.98 | 5.45 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $3,500 | 18.02 | 5.15 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $4,900 | 25.09 | 5.12 |
| Deni Avdija | WAS | $4,600 | 23.49 | 5.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 59.66 | 4.93 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,700 | 53.96 | 5.04 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,800 | 47.98 | 5.45 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $8,400 | 41.99 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rui Hachimura | WAS | $4,500 | 24.88 | 5.53 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,800 | 47.98 | 5.45 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $3,500 | 18.02 | 5.15 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $4,900 | 25.09 | 5.12 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 59.66 | 4.93 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,500 | 51.90 | 4.94 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $9,400 | 40.30 | 4.29 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $7,000 | 30.82 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gafford | WAS | $4,300 | 23.83 | 5.54 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $4,800 | 24.41 | 5.08 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,500 | 51.90 | 4.94 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 59.66 | 4.93 |
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.