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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,500 | 49.38 | 5.20 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $9,900 | 48.91 | 4.94 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $10,200 | 48.14 | 4.72 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,100 | 47.51 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Monk | SAC | $4,600 | 24.90 | 5.41 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $7,600 | 40.54 | 5.33 |
| Immanuel Quickley | NYK | $6,200 | 32.98 | 5.32 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $7,000 | 37.12 | 5.30 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PHI | $9,800 | 46.77 | 4.77 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,400 | 44.21 | 4.70 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,900 | 43.97 | 4.94 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,400 | 42.48 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romeo Langford | SAS | $3,100 | 17.63 | 5.69 |
| Klay Thompson | GSW | $7,600 | 41.43 | 5.45 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $4,600 | 24.90 | 5.41 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | TOR | $5,500 | 29.73 | 5.40 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $10,000 | 52.12 | 5.21 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,400 | 44.21 | 4.70 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $9,100 | 44.12 | 4.85 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,000 | 41.44 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen McDaniels | CHA | $4,400 | 26.18 | 5.95 |
| Naji Marshall | NOP | $4,800 | 27.25 | 5.68 |
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $4,800 | 26.95 | 5.61 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $6,700 | 36.77 | 5.49 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,900 | 61.91 | 5.20 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $10,500 | 53.79 | 5.12 |
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $10,000 | 52.12 | 5.21 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $10,300 | 48.24 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen McDaniels | CHA | $4,400 | 26.18 | 5.95 |
| Naji Marshall | NOP | $4,800 | 27.25 | 5.68 |
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $4,800 | 26.95 | 5.61 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $6,700 | 36.77 | 5.49 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,900 | 61.91 | 5.20 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,400 | 52.37 | 5.04 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $10,300 | 48.24 | 4.68 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,700 | 46.31 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Reed | PHI | $3,000 | 18.24 | 6.08 |
| Steven Adams | MEM | $5,400 | 32.68 | 6.05 |
| Mo Bamba | ORL | $4,300 | 26.01 | 6.05 |
| Nicolas Claxton | BKN | $6,300 | 34.62 | 5.50 |
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.