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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PHI | $9,900 | 50.12 | 5.06 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $8,000 | 43.31 | 5.41 |
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $7,500 | 42.93 | 5.72 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 41.57 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $3,100 | 20.14 | 6.50 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | CHA | $4,700 | 27.36 | 5.82 |
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $7,500 | 42.93 | 5.72 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $6,500 | 35.71 | 5.49 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $8,000 | 43.31 | 5.41 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,400 | 42.23 | 5.03 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 41.57 | 4.47 |
| Terry Rozier | CHA | $8,300 | 38.56 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $3,100 | 20.14 | 6.50 |
| Devin Vassell | SAS | $5,800 | 33.55 | 5.78 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $6,500 | 35.71 | 5.49 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $5,500 | 29.99 | 5.45 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,100 | 36.53 | 5.15 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $7,700 | 33.38 | 4.33 |
| RJ Barrett | NYK | $7,000 | 31.92 | 4.56 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $5,500 | 29.99 | 5.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naji Marshall | NOP | $3,900 | 21.84 | 5.60 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $5,500 | 29.99 | 5.45 |
| Troy Brown Jr. | LAL | $4,300 | 22.24 | 5.17 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,100 | 36.53 | 5.15 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NYK | $9,800 | 48.38 | 4.94 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $9,000 | 46.20 | 5.13 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,500 | 39.60 | 5.28 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,100 | 36.53 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naji Marshall | NOP | $3,900 | 21.84 | 5.60 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,500 | 39.60 | 5.28 |
| Troy Brown Jr. | LAL | $4,300 | 22.24 | 5.17 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | NOP | $3,800 | 19.64 | 5.17 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 59.70 | 5.15 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,500 | 57.34 | 4.99 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,700 | 46.97 | 4.39 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $9,000 | 46.20 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Richards | CHA | $4,000 | 25.81 | 6.45 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,000 | 31.81 | 5.30 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,500 | 39.60 | 5.28 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | NOP | $3,800 | 19.64 | 5.17 |
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.