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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,800 | 52.66 | 5.37 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,300 | 47.78 | 4.64 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,700 | 46.55 | 4.80 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,800 | 45.74 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $6,100 | 34.84 | 5.71 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $7,300 | 40.51 | 5.55 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,800 | 52.66 | 5.37 |
| Coby White | CHI | $7,100 | 37.96 | 5.35 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,800 | 52.66 | 5.37 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,400 | 42.47 | 5.06 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,000 | 36.13 | 4.52 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,200 | 35.88 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $6,100 | 34.84 | 5.71 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,800 | 52.66 | 5.37 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $5,600 | 29.83 | 5.33 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | TOR | $4,500 | 23.40 | 5.20 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,400 | 45.66 | 5.44 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,300 | 41.85 | 5.04 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,200 | 38.84 | 5.39 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,100 | 36.75 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,400 | 45.66 | 5.44 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,200 | 38.84 | 5.39 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,100 | 36.75 | 5.18 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,900 | 35.26 | 5.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 56.89 | 4.74 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,700 | 48.75 | 5.60 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,400 | 45.66 | 5.44 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,700 | 44.96 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $4,400 | 27.14 | 6.17 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,700 | 48.75 | 5.60 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,400 | 45.66 | 5.44 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,200 | 38.84 | 5.39 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,500 | 64.64 | 5.62 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 56.89 | 4.74 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,700 | 48.75 | 5.60 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,100 | 45.60 | 5.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $4,400 | 27.14 | 6.17 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,100 | 45.60 | 5.63 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,500 | 64.64 | 5.62 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,700 | 48.75 | 5.60 |
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.