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 | 49.35 | 4.84 |
| James Harden | PHI | $9,400 | 47.29 | 5.03 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $8,600 | 36.68 | 4.26 |
| Chris Paul | PHX | $7,400 | 34.50 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Suggs | ORL | $4,000 | 28.11 | 7.03 |
| Ricky Rubio | CLE | $3,100 | 21.74 | 7.01 |
| Cole Anthony | ORL | $5,700 | 33.64 | 5.90 |
| Kris Dunn | UTA | $5,600 | 31.15 | 5.56 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,500 | 42.32 | 4.45 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $8,600 | 36.68 | 4.26 |
| Cole Anthony | ORL | $5,700 | 33.64 | 5.90 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $6,600 | 32.31 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Suggs | ORL | $4,000 | 28.11 | 7.03 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHI | $4,900 | 30.33 | 6.19 |
| Cole Anthony | ORL | $5,700 | 33.64 | 5.90 |
| Skylar Mays | POR | $6,400 | 32.21 | 5.03 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,800 | 46.45 | 5.28 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,300 | 41.85 | 4.50 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $6,500 | 31.98 | 4.92 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHI | $4,900 | 30.33 | 6.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $3,400 | 24.12 | 7.09 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHI | $4,900 | 30.33 | 6.19 |
| Lamar Stevens | CLE | $3,700 | 21.52 | 5.82 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,800 | 46.45 | 5.28 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,800 | 46.45 | 5.28 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,300 | 41.85 | 4.50 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,000 | 34.84 | 4.98 |
| Kelly Olynyk | UTA | $6,900 | 31.27 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $3,100 | 25.89 | 8.35 |
| Bol Bol | ORL | $3,000 | 22.66 | 7.55 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $3,400 | 24.12 | 7.09 |
| Luka Samanic | UTA | $3,900 | 24.23 | 6.21 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,500 | 52.70 | 4.58 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,600 | 34.71 | 4.57 |
| Zach Collins | SAS | $6,700 | 32.05 | 4.78 |
| Drew Eubanks | POR | $5,900 | 31.43 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $3,100 | 25.89 | 8.35 |
| Bol Bol | ORL | $3,000 | 22.66 | 7.55 |
| Goga Bitadze | ORL | $3,300 | 23.06 | 6.99 |
| Luka Samanic | UTA | $3,900 | 24.23 | 6.21 |
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.