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 | $10,500 | 52.96 | 5.04 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $8,900 | 50.75 | 5.70 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,800 | 50.37 | 5.14 |
| James Harden | LAC | $8,600 | 45.17 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Butler | WAS | $3,000 | 18.67 | 6.22 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $3,400 | 21.00 | 6.18 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $6,700 | 39.47 | 5.89 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $6,500 | 38.30 | 5.89 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,100 | 42.48 | 5.24 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,600 | 40.43 | 5.32 |
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $8,000 | 39.31 | 4.91 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,400 | 38.33 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $5,100 | 33.16 | 6.50 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $3,100 | 19.39 | 6.26 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $3,400 | 21.00 | 6.18 |
| Brandon Boston Jr. | NOP | $3,400 | 20.42 | 6.01 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,100 | 42.48 | 5.24 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,300 | 42.06 | 4.52 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $9,000 | 39.40 | 4.38 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,900 | 38.15 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $3,100 | 19.39 | 6.26 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $3,400 | 20.61 | 6.06 |
| Brandon Boston Jr. | NOP | $3,400 | 20.42 | 6.01 |
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $4,000 | 22.79 | 5.70 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 55.90 | 4.90 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,900 | 39.32 | 4.98 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,900 | 38.15 | 4.83 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $8,300 | 36.89 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obi Toppin | IND | $3,700 | 25.77 | 6.96 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $3,400 | 22.52 | 6.62 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $5,000 | 30.78 | 6.16 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $3,400 | 20.61 | 6.06 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,500 | 58.76 | 5.11 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 55.90 | 4.90 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $10,100 | 51.98 | 5.15 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,700 | 41.08 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obi Toppin | IND | $3,700 | 25.77 | 6.96 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | WAS | $5,300 | 33.88 | 6.39 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $5,000 | 30.78 | 6.16 |
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | NOP | $3,000 | 17.79 | 5.93 |
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.