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 | $10,600 | 51.67 | 4.87 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,600 | 51.07 | 5.32 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,900 | 50.57 | 5.11 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,000 | 47.41 | 5.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $3,400 | 23.29 | 6.85 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,000 | 47.41 | 5.93 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,000 | 40.39 | 5.77 |
| Jrue Holiday | BOS | $5,100 | 28.18 | 5.53 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,900 | 41.90 | 5.30 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,300 | 41.50 | 5.68 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,400 | 41.28 | 4.91 |
| Jordan Poole | WAS | $8,200 | 39.58 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $3,400 | 23.29 | 6.85 |
| Keon Ellis | SAC | $3,400 | 22.75 | 6.69 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,300 | 41.50 | 5.68 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,900 | 41.90 | 5.30 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 55.23 | 5.41 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,800 | 42.48 | 4.33 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,300 | 41.50 | 5.68 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,900 | 38.83 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $4,000 | 23.08 | 5.77 |
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $3,900 | 22.45 | 5.76 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,300 | 41.50 | 5.68 |
| Jae’Sean Tate | HOU | $3,100 | 17.42 | 5.62 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 55.23 | 5.41 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 49.26 | 5.03 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,100 | 44.99 | 4.94 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $8,900 | 42.40 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $3,400 | 20.92 | 6.15 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $3,500 | 21.31 | 6.09 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $4,000 | 23.08 | 5.77 |
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $3,900 | 22.45 | 5.76 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,200 | 65.29 | 5.35 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,500 | 56.85 | 4.94 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,500 | 52.94 | 5.04 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $8,800 | 50.08 | 5.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $3,400 | 20.92 | 6.15 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $3,500 | 21.31 | 6.09 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | WAS | $5,100 | 30.82 | 6.04 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $8,800 | 50.08 | 5.69 |
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.