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 | $10,900 | 55.84 | 5.12 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $8,200 | 43.99 | 5.36 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,000 | 43.29 | 4.81 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,500 | 42.80 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | MEM | $4,900 | 27.89 | 5.69 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $5,000 | 28.09 | 5.62 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $8,200 | 43.99 | 5.36 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,300 | 38.51 | 5.28 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,500 | 42.80 | 5.04 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,700 | 40.13 | 5.21 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $6,900 | 36.83 | 5.34 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,100 | 34.93 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $5,000 | 28.09 | 5.62 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $6,900 | 36.83 | 5.34 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,000 | 21.10 | 5.27 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,700 | 40.13 | 5.21 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 45.63 | 4.61 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,300 | 39.12 | 4.71 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $8,200 | 38.93 | 4.75 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,200 | 37.98 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,000 | 21.10 | 5.27 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIA | $7,100 | 35.41 | 4.99 |
| De’Andre Hunter | CLE | $4,900 | 24.18 | 4.93 |
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $4,300 | 20.77 | 4.83 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 45.63 | 4.61 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,700 | 45.55 | 5.24 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,200 | 42.84 | 4.66 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,200 | 40.86 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,700 | 45.55 | 5.24 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $5,800 | 30.02 | 5.18 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $4,800 | 24.04 | 5.01 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIA | $7,100 | 35.41 | 4.99 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,700 | 45.55 | 5.24 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,200 | 40.86 | 4.98 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,800 | 39.45 | 4.48 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | BOS | $7,900 | 38.89 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Edey | MEM | $6,000 | 32.96 | 5.49 |
| Kel’el Ware | MIA | $4,900 | 25.71 | 5.25 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,700 | 45.55 | 5.24 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $5,800 | 30.02 | 5.18 |
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.