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 | 47.40 | 4.65 |
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $9,400 | 46.98 | 5.00 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $10,400 | 46.96 | 4.52 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,100 | 45.06 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | UTA | $3,100 | 26.55 | 8.56 |
| Jordan Goodwin | WAS | $3,000 | 21.15 | 7.05 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $4,100 | 26.32 | 6.42 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $4,300 | 27.32 | 6.35 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $9,200 | 43.33 | 4.71 |
| Buddy Hield | IND | $6,500 | 40.12 | 6.17 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,900 | 39.74 | 4.47 |
| Klay Thompson | GSW | $7,700 | 39.71 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | UTA | $3,100 | 26.55 | 8.56 |
| Jordan Goodwin | WAS | $3,000 | 21.15 | 7.05 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $4,300 | 27.32 | 6.35 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $4,800 | 29.73 | 6.19 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $9,800 | 47.38 | 4.83 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $9,200 | 43.33 | 4.71 |
| Buddy Hield | IND | $6,500 | 40.12 | 6.17 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,300 | 39.81 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJ Martin | HOU | $3,800 | 24.40 | 6.42 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $4,800 | 29.73 | 6.19 |
| Buddy Hield | IND | $6,500 | 40.12 | 6.17 |
| Terence Davis | SAC | $3,200 | 19.52 | 6.10 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NYK | $10,300 | 51.69 | 5.02 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $9,800 | 47.38 | 4.83 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $10,000 | 39.93 | 3.99 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,300 | 39.81 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $3,000 | 22.91 | 7.64 |
| Jalen Smith | IND | $4,000 | 26.49 | 6.62 |
| KJ Martin | HOU | $3,800 | 24.40 | 6.42 |
| Oshae Brissett | IND | $3,100 | 17.16 | 5.54 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,600 | 50.82 | 4.79 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,500 | 42.08 | 4.95 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $10,000 | 39.93 | 3.99 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $6,500 | 36.54 | 5.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $3,000 | 22.91 | 7.64 |
| Jalen Smith | IND | $4,000 | 26.49 | 6.62 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DEN | $3,000 | 17.60 | 5.87 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $6,500 | 36.54 | 5.62 |
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.