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 | $10,300 | 55.43 | 5.38 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $11,000 | 55.08 | 5.01 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,400 | 50.33 | 5.35 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,300 | 48.21 | 5.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,300 | 48.21 | 5.81 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $5,000 | 28.70 | 5.74 |
| Vasilije Micic | CHA | $4,500 | 24.78 | 5.51 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $7,000 | 38.53 | 5.50 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,000 | 43.81 | 4.87 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,900 | 42.62 | 4.79 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,100 | 41.13 | 4.52 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,100 | 39.95 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $5,000 | 28.70 | 5.74 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $5,800 | 30.84 | 5.32 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | WAS | $5,900 | 30.78 | 5.22 |
| Marcus Smart | MEM | $4,800 | 24.97 | 5.20 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,300 | 48.21 | 5.81 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,900 | 47.70 | 6.04 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $9,600 | 44.07 | 4.59 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $8,000 | 39.23 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,900 | 47.70 | 6.04 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,300 | 48.21 | 5.81 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,000 | 33.20 | 5.53 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $5,800 | 30.84 | 5.32 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 64.57 | 5.38 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,900 | 47.70 | 6.04 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $9,600 | 44.07 | 4.59 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $8,600 | 42.58 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,900 | 47.70 | 6.04 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GSW | $4,600 | 27.28 | 5.93 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 64.57 | 5.38 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,700 | 40.77 | 5.30 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 64.57 | 5.38 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 64.04 | 5.34 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,600 | 56.34 | 5.32 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,500 | 49.47 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $4,500 | 26.63 | 5.92 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | WAS | $5,200 | 29.16 | 5.61 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,800 | 37.58 | 5.53 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $7,200 | 39.70 | 5.51 |
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.