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 | $10,700 | 56.81 | 5.31 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,200 | 53.94 | 5.29 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,400 | 52.20 | 5.55 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,100 | 44.40 | 5.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vasilije Micic | CHA | $3,600 | 24.97 | 6.94 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | DAL | $5,000 | 33.39 | 6.68 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | WAS | $5,400 | 32.51 | 6.02 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,400 | 42.81 | 5.78 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $8,400 | 42.99 | 5.12 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,400 | 42.81 | 5.78 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,900 | 40.77 | 5.16 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,500 | 37.41 | 5.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Brogdon | WAS | $5,400 | 32.51 | 6.02 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,400 | 42.81 | 5.78 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,500 | 37.41 | 5.76 |
| Klay Thompson | DAL | $5,500 | 30.56 | 5.56 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,700 | 38.01 | 5.67 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,700 | 37.23 | 4.84 |
| Paul George | PHI | $8,000 | 37.10 | 4.64 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,500 | 34.63 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $3,000 | 20.20 | 6.73 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,700 | 38.01 | 5.67 |
| Klay Thompson | DAL | $5,500 | 30.56 | 5.56 |
| Malik Beasley | DET | $5,400 | 29.10 | 5.39 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,100 | 45.02 | 4.95 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,100 | 44.49 | 4.89 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $8,100 | 39.90 | 4.93 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,700 | 38.01 | 5.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $3,000 | 20.20 | 6.73 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $4,200 | 23.84 | 5.68 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,700 | 38.01 | 5.67 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $5,300 | 28.30 | 5.34 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,900 | 63.02 | 5.30 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,600 | 53.79 | 5.60 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,500 | 51.27 | 4.88 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,700 | 48.17 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $4,200 | 32.34 | 7.70 |
| Mason Plumlee | PHX | $3,600 | 20.29 | 5.63 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,600 | 53.79 | 5.60 |
| Trayce Jackson-Davis | GSW | $4,300 | 23.74 | 5.52 |
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.