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 | $9,600 | 52.38 | 5.46 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,400 | 42.34 | 5.04 |
| Terry Rozier | CHA | $8,200 | 38.75 | 4.73 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $8,300 | 38.42 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Quickley | NYK | $5,800 | 33.73 | 5.82 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $9,600 | 52.38 | 5.46 |
| Markelle Fultz | ORL | $7,000 | 35.79 | 5.11 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,200 | 36.52 | 5.07 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,400 | 42.34 | 5.04 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $7,700 | 34.62 | 4.50 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $7,400 | 33.93 | 4.58 |
| Immanuel Quickley | NYK | $5,800 | 33.73 | 5.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Quickley | NYK | $5,800 | 33.73 | 5.82 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,400 | 42.34 | 5.04 |
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $5,200 | 24.93 | 4.79 |
| Josh Richardson | NOP | $4,300 | 20.10 | 4.67 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,900 | 49.63 | 5.01 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $9,000 | 39.25 | 4.36 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $6,600 | 33.26 | 5.04 |
| RJ Barrett | NYK | $6,000 | 31.08 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | NYK | $6,000 | 31.08 | 5.18 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $6,600 | 33.26 | 5.04 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,900 | 49.63 | 5.01 |
| Gordon Hayward | CHA | $5,700 | 28.09 | 4.93 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,900 | 49.63 | 5.01 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $9,100 | 43.75 | 4.81 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $6,700 | 34.83 | 5.20 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,300 | 34.27 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $6,700 | 34.83 | 5.20 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,900 | 49.63 | 5.01 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $9,100 | 43.75 | 4.81 |
| Naji Marshall | NOP | $3,500 | 16.75 | 4.78 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | NOP | $7,100 | 36.67 | 5.16 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,300 | 34.27 | 4.69 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $6,300 | 34.09 | 5.41 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,800 | 32.84 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $6,300 | 34.09 | 5.41 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $4,600 | 24.09 | 5.24 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NOP | $7,100 | 36.67 | 5.16 |
| Jaylin Williams | OKC | $3,500 | 17.97 | 5.13 |
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.