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 | 49.48 | 4.95 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,800 | 47.18 | 4.81 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,500 | 43.23 | 5.09 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,100 | 41.34 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $5,100 | 27.30 | 5.35 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,100 | 37.44 | 5.27 |
| Ben Simmons | BKN | $4,800 | 24.61 | 5.13 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,100 | 41.34 | 5.10 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,100 | 41.34 | 5.10 |
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $7,200 | 35.46 | 4.92 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,400 | 35.19 | 4.76 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $6,800 | 34.90 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $4,900 | 28.43 | 5.80 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $3,700 | 20.92 | 5.65 |
| Isaiah Joe | OKC | $3,600 | 20.34 | 5.65 |
| Kevin Huerter | SAC | $4,500 | 24.69 | 5.49 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,700 | 39.40 | 5.12 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,600 | 38.09 | 4.43 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,800 | 37.35 | 4.79 |
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $7,200 | 35.46 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $4,900 | 28.43 | 5.80 |
| Kevin Huerter | SAC | $4,500 | 24.69 | 5.49 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $6,000 | 32.88 | 5.48 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,800 | 25.64 | 5.34 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,600 | 40.70 | 5.36 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,700 | 39.40 | 5.12 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,800 | 37.35 | 4.79 |
| Keegan Murray | SAC | $6,200 | 32.52 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,600 | 40.70 | 5.36 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,800 | 25.64 | 5.34 |
| Keegan Murray | SAC | $6,200 | 32.52 | 5.25 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,700 | 39.40 | 5.12 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,500 | 50.14 | 4.77 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,500 | 49.69 | 5.23 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,600 | 40.70 | 5.36 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,300 | 40.27 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $6,900 | 37.09 | 5.38 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,600 | 40.70 | 5.36 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,500 | 49.69 | 5.23 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $5,700 | 29.37 | 5.15 |
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.