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 | $11,000 | 51.69 | 4.70 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,200 | 49.87 | 5.42 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,000 | 45.95 | 5.11 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,600 | 45.16 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | DAL | $5,000 | 29.13 | 5.83 |
| Jose Alvarado | NOP | $5,000 | 28.47 | 5.69 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $5,700 | 32.32 | 5.67 |
| Kris Dunn | LAC | $3,700 | 20.56 | 5.56 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,600 | 45.16 | 4.70 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,200 | 44.57 | 5.44 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $7,700 | 38.74 | 5.03 |
| Zach LaVine | SAC | $7,500 | 37.04 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | DAL | $5,000 | 29.13 | 5.83 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $5,700 | 32.32 | 5.67 |
| Kris Dunn | LAC | $3,700 | 20.56 | 5.56 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $5,200 | 28.47 | 5.48 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,200 | 44.57 | 5.44 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,600 | 41.91 | 4.87 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,000 | 39.65 | 4.96 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,000 | 38.17 | 5.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Exum | DAL | $4,100 | 22.49 | 5.49 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $5,200 | 28.47 | 5.48 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | MIA | $4,000 | 21.87 | 5.47 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,000 | 38.17 | 5.45 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,000 | 39.65 | 4.96 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $7,100 | 36.68 | 5.17 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,800 | 35.57 | 4.56 |
| John Collins | UTA | $6,900 | 34.46 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GSW | $6,000 | 31.58 | 5.26 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $7,100 | 36.68 | 5.17 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $5,300 | 27.10 | 5.11 |
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $3,100 | 15.82 | 5.10 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,500 | 50.52 | 5.32 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,500 | 46.77 | 5.50 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,600 | 43.39 | 5.71 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $7,100 | 36.68 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,600 | 43.39 | 5.71 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,500 | 46.77 | 5.50 |
| Yves Missi | NOP | $5,200 | 27.93 | 5.37 |
| Kel’el Ware | MIA | $6,100 | 32.55 | 5.34 |
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.