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 | $10,500 | 52.32 | 4.98 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,500 | 46.80 | 4.93 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $9,200 | 44.03 | 4.79 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,900 | 43.21 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,800 | 40.09 | 5.90 |
| Jordan Poole | WAS | $6,000 | 33.17 | 5.53 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,600 | 34.95 | 5.30 |
| Vasilije Micic | CHA | $5,300 | 27.96 | 5.28 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,000 | 46.15 | 5.13 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $8,200 | 40.28 | 4.91 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,900 | 40.06 | 5.07 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,000 | 36.00 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalano Banton | POR | $4,400 | 31.35 | 7.13 |
| Jordan Poole | WAS | $6,000 | 33.17 | 5.53 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $5,600 | 30.27 | 5.40 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,600 | 34.95 | 5.30 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,000 | 46.15 | 5.13 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,200 | 40.38 | 4.92 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,900 | 40.06 | 5.07 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,700 | 38.53 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $5,600 | 30.27 | 5.40 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,000 | 36.00 | 5.14 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,000 | 46.15 | 5.13 |
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $4,300 | 22.02 | 5.12 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 58.62 | 5.14 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $7,800 | 42.32 | 5.43 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $8,200 | 41.12 | 5.01 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,100 | 40.27 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $7,800 | 42.32 | 5.43 |
| Grant Williams | CHA | $5,400 | 28.69 | 5.31 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,100 | 36.77 | 5.18 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 58.62 | 5.14 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 58.62 | 5.14 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,200 | 49.85 | 4.89 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,500 | 44.91 | 5.28 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $7,800 | 42.32 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richaun Holmes | WAS | $3,700 | 22.94 | 6.20 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $7,800 | 42.32 | 5.43 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,700 | 41.60 | 5.40 |
| Grant Williams | CHA | $5,400 | 28.69 | 5.31 |
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.