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 | $11,400 | 54.14 | 4.75 |
| James Harden | LAC | $10,200 | 50.04 | 4.91 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,000 | 47.15 | 4.72 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,600 | 43.89 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $4,400 | 26.71 | 6.07 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $5,300 | 31.93 | 6.02 |
| Miles McBride | NYK | $4,700 | 27.72 | 5.90 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $4,000 | 23.44 | 5.86 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 45.46 | 4.89 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,300 | 44.47 | 5.36 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,800 | 42.93 | 4.88 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,700 | 42.84 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles McBride | NYK | $4,700 | 27.72 | 5.90 |
| AJ Lawson | TOR | $4,000 | 23.42 | 5.86 |
| Cason Wallace | OKC | $4,500 | 26.07 | 5.79 |
| Kris Dunn | LAC | $4,500 | 25.83 | 5.74 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,700 | 52.20 | 4.88 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,800 | 42.93 | 4.88 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,800 | 42.27 | 4.31 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $8,100 | 39.50 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamison Battle | TOR | $3,200 | 24.43 | 7.63 |
| Royce O’Neale | PHX | $3,700 | 24.67 | 6.67 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,000 | 34.98 | 5.83 |
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $4,200 | 24.42 | 5.81 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,700 | 52.20 | 4.88 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $8,600 | 48.47 | 5.64 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,400 | 45.11 | 4.80 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,800 | 42.27 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O’Neale | PHX | $3,700 | 24.67 | 6.67 |
| Chris Boucher | TOR | $3,200 | 20.44 | 6.39 |
| Dillon Brooks | HOU | $4,400 | 26.10 | 5.93 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,000 | 34.98 | 5.83 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,900 | 64.24 | 4.98 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,900 | 46.86 | 4.73 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,700 | 45.25 | 4.66 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,400 | 45.11 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Plumlee | PHX | $3,400 | 24.21 | 7.12 |
| John Collins | UTA | $6,600 | 38.22 | 5.79 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $6,000 | 34.66 | 5.78 |
| Zach Edey | MEM | $4,800 | 27.54 | 5.74 |
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.