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 | $9,000 | 55.02 | 6.11 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,000 | 53.08 | 5.31 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,400 | 52.65 | 5.60 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,600 | 42.95 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $9,000 | 55.02 | 6.11 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,400 | 52.65 | 5.60 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,300 | 39.45 | 5.40 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $7,600 | 40.55 | 5.34 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,300 | 39.45 | 5.40 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $6,900 | 39.19 | 5.68 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $5,400 | 29.80 | 5.52 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $5,600 | 27.47 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $6,900 | 39.19 | 5.68 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $5,400 | 29.80 | 5.52 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,300 | 39.45 | 5.40 |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | MEM | $5,000 | 26.27 | 5.25 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,800 | 41.75 | 5.35 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $6,900 | 39.19 | 5.68 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,600 | 34.55 | 5.24 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,700 | 33.78 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $6,900 | 39.19 | 5.68 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $5,400 | 29.80 | 5.52 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,800 | 41.75 | 5.35 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,600 | 34.55 | 5.24 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,500 | 45.85 | 5.39 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,800 | 41.75 | 5.35 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,200 | 38.59 | 5.36 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,600 | 34.55 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,500 | 45.85 | 5.39 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,100 | 32.85 | 5.38 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,200 | 38.59 | 5.36 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,800 | 41.75 | 5.35 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 67.16 | 5.79 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,800 | 50.05 | 5.69 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,900 | 40.70 | 5.15 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,200 | 38.59 | 5.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,300 | 37.86 | 6.01 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 67.16 | 5.79 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,800 | 50.05 | 5.69 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,200 | 38.59 | 5.36 |
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.