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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $9,500 | 47.59 | 5.01 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,500 | 47.37 | 4.99 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,300 | 41.72 | 5.03 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,600 | 41.37 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Conley | MIN | $3,400 | 22.20 | 6.53 |
| Ryan Rollins | MIL | $4,100 | 24.21 | 5.90 |
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $3,300 | 17.92 | 5.43 |
| Tyus Jones | PHX | $3,700 | 20.04 | 5.42 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,900 | 43.10 | 4.35 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,200 | 41.34 | 4.49 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,700 | 38.68 | 4.45 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $8,400 | 38.35 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | ATL | $4,700 | 27.33 | 5.81 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,100 | 17.00 | 5.48 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,900 | 36.68 | 5.32 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $6,400 | 33.87 | 5.29 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | NYK | $8,000 | 43.11 | 5.39 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $7,800 | 41.98 | 5.38 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,300 | 41.72 | 5.03 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,600 | 41.37 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | ATL | $4,700 | 27.33 | 5.81 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAS | $3,700 | 21.24 | 5.74 |
| Royce O’Neale | PHX | $3,300 | 18.07 | 5.48 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,100 | 17.00 | 5.48 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,900 | 57.82 | 4.86 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,700 | 43.63 | 4.50 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $8,000 | 43.11 | 5.39 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $7,800 | 41.98 | 5.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | SAS | $3,700 | 21.24 | 5.74 |
| Royce O’Neale | PHX | $3,300 | 18.07 | 5.48 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $8,000 | 43.11 | 5.39 |
| Tidjane Salaun | CHA | $3,300 | 17.79 | 5.39 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,900 | 57.82 | 4.86 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $10,400 | 54.08 | 5.20 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,600 | 44.61 | 4.65 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,700 | 43.63 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | CHA | $3,800 | 27.02 | 7.11 |
| Yves Missi | NOP | $4,700 | 27.96 | 5.95 |
| Orlando Robinson | TOR | $4,700 | 27.89 | 5.93 |
| Quinten Post | GSW | $3,800 | 20.41 | 5.37 |
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.