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 | $9,900 | 55.03 | 5.56 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,600 | 52.90 | 4.99 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 49.26 | 5.19 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $9,700 | 47.81 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,900 | 55.03 | 5.56 |
| Scoot Henderson | POR | $5,000 | 27.72 | 5.54 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,800 | 41.35 | 5.30 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,900 | 46.91 | 5.27 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 49.26 | 5.19 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,600 | 44.01 | 4.58 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,500 | 43.61 | 5.13 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,600 | 42.34 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $7,700 | 40.05 | 5.20 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 49.26 | 5.19 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,500 | 43.61 | 5.13 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | ATL | $6,600 | 33.80 | 5.12 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,900 | 46.91 | 5.27 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,500 | 43.61 | 5.13 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,600 | 42.34 | 4.92 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,700 | 41.05 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,900 | 46.91 | 5.27 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,500 | 43.61 | 5.13 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | ATL | $6,600 | 33.80 | 5.12 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,700 | 33.16 | 4.95 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 59.79 | 5.44 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $10,100 | 51.15 | 5.06 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,600 | 42.68 | 4.96 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,300 | 40.46 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 59.79 | 5.44 |
| Jabari Walker | POR | $4,200 | 21.29 | 5.07 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $10,100 | 51.15 | 5.06 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,600 | 42.68 | 4.96 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,200 | 60.39 | 5.39 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 59.79 | 5.44 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,700 | 49.30 | 5.08 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,400 | 43.82 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goga Bitadze | ORL | $4,400 | 24.82 | 5.64 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 59.79 | 5.44 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,200 | 60.39 | 5.39 |
| Daniel Gafford | WAS | $6,000 | 32.13 | 5.36 |
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.