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 | $10,000 | 51.40 | 5.14 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,700 | 46.27 | 5.32 |
| James Harden | LAC | $8,200 | 40.69 | 4.96 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,400 | 40.50 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $6,200 | 35.19 | 5.68 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,700 | 46.27 | 5.32 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,500 | 34.60 | 5.32 |
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $7,000 | 36.28 | 5.18 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | LAC | $8,500 | 41.86 | 4.92 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,600 | 37.71 | 4.96 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $7,500 | 35.93 | 4.79 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $6,200 | 35.19 | 5.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $6,200 | 35.19 | 5.68 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | POR | $6,500 | 33.25 | 5.12 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $5,800 | 29.34 | 5.06 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | NYK | $5,600 | 27.93 | 4.99 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,600 | 43.06 | 5.01 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,100 | 42.37 | 5.23 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,500 | 41.86 | 4.92 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,600 | 37.71 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $3,700 | 23.53 | 6.36 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $6,700 | 35.88 | 5.35 |
| Simone Fontecchio | UTA | $3,600 | 18.88 | 5.24 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $5,800 | 30.37 | 5.24 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,200 | 53.64 | 5.26 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,600 | 44.98 | 5.23 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,600 | 43.06 | 5.01 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,100 | 42.37 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $3,700 | 23.53 | 6.36 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $6,700 | 35.88 | 5.35 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $7,400 | 39.09 | 5.28 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,200 | 53.64 | 5.26 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,200 | 58.49 | 5.22 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,200 | 53.64 | 5.26 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,600 | 44.98 | 5.23 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,100 | 36.42 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Wood | LAL | $3,400 | 18.76 | 5.52 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | NOP | $4,100 | 21.62 | 5.27 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,200 | 53.64 | 5.26 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,600 | 44.98 | 5.23 |
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.