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 | 51.77 | 4.93 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,300 | 49.00 | 5.27 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,200 | 48.87 | 4.79 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,800 | 48.78 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Jerome | CLE | $4,400 | 27.69 | 6.29 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $4,100 | 24.54 | 5.99 |
| Cason Wallace | OKC | $4,100 | 23.58 | 5.75 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $3,900 | 21.66 | 5.55 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 46.23 | 4.87 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,400 | 46.16 | 5.49 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,300 | 44.36 | 4.77 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,000 | 42.85 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $3,100 | 21.83 | 7.04 |
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | $3,300 | 19.60 | 5.94 |
| Cason Wallace | OKC | $4,100 | 23.58 | 5.75 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $6,100 | 34.99 | 5.74 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,300 | 49.00 | 5.27 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,600 | 47.23 | 4.92 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,800 | 39.48 | 5.06 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,600 | 38.97 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $3,100 | 21.83 | 7.04 |
| Josh Okogie | CHA | $4,300 | 27.36 | 6.36 |
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | $3,300 | 19.60 | 5.94 |
| Justin Edwards | PHI | $3,900 | 23.01 | 5.90 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,200 | 47.86 | 5.20 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,600 | 47.23 | 4.92 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,600 | 46.12 | 5.36 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $8,000 | 41.34 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Okogie | CHA | $4,300 | 27.36 | 6.36 |
| Justin Edwards | PHI | $3,900 | 23.01 | 5.90 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $3,500 | 20.23 | 5.78 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $4,300 | 24.12 | 5.61 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,300 | 65.81 | 5.35 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,900 | 53.28 | 5.38 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,100 | 52.78 | 4.75 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,700 | 51.18 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moussa Diabate | CHA | $3,700 | 23.90 | 6.46 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | WAS | $5,400 | 33.72 | 6.24 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $3,500 | 20.23 | 5.78 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $6,600 | 36.51 | 5.53 |
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.