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 | $10,800 | 54.80 | 5.07 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,000 | 52.39 | 5.24 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,500 | 50.76 | 5.34 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,000 | 44.48 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | DAL | $5,100 | 32.39 | 6.35 |
| Keon Ellis | SAC | $4,100 | 25.45 | 6.21 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $5,300 | 29.40 | 5.55 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $6,300 | 34.86 | 5.53 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 48.14 | 5.18 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,000 | 43.17 | 5.40 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,700 | 40.69 | 5.28 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,800 | 39.45 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | DAL | $5,100 | 32.39 | 6.35 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,900 | 37.45 | 6.35 |
| Keon Ellis | SAC | $4,100 | 25.45 | 6.21 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $5,200 | 29.62 | 5.70 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,000 | 43.17 | 5.40 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $8,200 | 40.84 | 4.98 |
| Zach LaVine | SAC | $7,900 | 39.28 | 4.97 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,900 | 37.45 | 6.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,900 | 37.45 | 6.35 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $5,900 | 33.71 | 5.71 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $5,200 | 29.62 | 5.70 |
| Klay Thompson | DAL | $5,400 | 30.76 | 5.70 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 57.39 | 5.22 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,900 | 43.34 | 4.87 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $8,500 | 42.65 | 5.02 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,300 | 41.70 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kessler Edwards | DAL | $3,900 | 24.80 | 6.36 |
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | DAL | $3,700 | 22.20 | 6.00 |
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $4,100 | 23.66 | 5.77 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $5,900 | 33.71 | 5.71 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,200 | 64.71 | 5.30 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 57.39 | 5.22 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,900 | 43.34 | 4.87 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,300 | 41.70 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Vukcevic | WAS | $3,000 | 21.37 | 7.12 |
| Oscar Tshiebwe | UTA | $3,000 | 21.20 | 7.07 |
| Kessler Edwards | DAL | $3,900 | 24.80 | 6.36 |
| Alexandre Sarr | WAS | $5,100 | 30.79 | 6.04 |
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.