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 | $10,100 | 56.91 | 5.63 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,200 | 51.29 | 5.57 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,600 | 50.70 | 5.28 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,900 | 48.73 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $4,400 | 25.05 | 5.69 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,100 | 56.91 | 5.63 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,200 | 51.29 | 5.57 |
| Kris Dunn | LAC | $3,800 | 20.97 | 5.52 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,400 | 45.07 | 5.37 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,500 | 43.83 | 5.16 |
| Jordan Poole | WAS | $7,500 | 38.42 | 5.12 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,900 | 37.10 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Moody | GSW | $3,200 | 22.02 | 6.88 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $4,400 | 25.05 | 5.69 |
| Kris Dunn | LAC | $3,800 | 20.97 | 5.52 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,300 | 34.28 | 5.44 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,800 | 53.84 | 5.49 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,000 | 45.91 | 5.10 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,400 | 45.07 | 5.37 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,900 | 37.10 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,800 | 53.84 | 5.49 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,600 | 36.15 | 5.48 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,100 | 33.08 | 5.42 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,400 | 45.07 | 5.37 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,800 | 53.84 | 5.49 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,100 | 46.26 | 5.08 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,000 | 45.91 | 5.10 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,500 | 45.76 | 5.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindy Waters III | GSW | $3,000 | 19.19 | 6.40 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | BKN | $4,200 | 23.16 | 5.51 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,800 | 53.84 | 5.49 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $3,700 | 20.16 | 5.45 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,200 | 52.58 | 5.15 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,300 | 48.99 | 4.76 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,500 | 45.76 | 5.38 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $8,300 | 41.81 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $3,800 | 23.91 | 6.29 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | BKN | $4,200 | 23.16 | 5.51 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $6,300 | 34.66 | 5.50 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $3,700 | 20.16 | 5.45 |
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.