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 | $9,500 | 53.69 | 5.65 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,500 | 46.50 | 5.47 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,500 | 38.81 | 5.17 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $6,500 | 29.21 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $4,800 | 28.30 | 5.90 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $9,500 | 53.69 | 5.65 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,500 | 46.50 | 5.47 |
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,000 | 21.51 | 5.38 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,500 | 38.81 | 5.17 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,000 | 35.60 | 5.09 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,300 | 30.43 | 5.74 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,000 | 28.95 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,300 | 30.43 | 5.74 |
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,000 | 21.51 | 5.38 |
| Cason Wallace | OKC | $3,400 | 18.20 | 5.35 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,500 | 38.81 | 5.17 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,000 | 50.45 | 5.61 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,300 | 39.16 | 5.36 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,000 | 35.60 | 5.09 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,800 | 35.47 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,300 | 30.43 | 5.74 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,000 | 50.45 | 5.61 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,300 | 39.16 | 5.36 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,100 | 32.22 | 5.28 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,000 | 50.45 | 5.61 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,300 | 39.16 | 5.36 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $6,700 | 35.52 | 5.30 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,800 | 35.47 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,000 | 50.45 | 5.61 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,300 | 39.16 | 5.36 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,700 | 30.52 | 5.35 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $6,700 | 35.52 | 5.30 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,000 | 58.13 | 5.28 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,000 | 42.04 | 5.26 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $6,700 | 35.52 | 5.30 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $5,900 | 30.77 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,700 | 30.52 | 5.35 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $6,700 | 35.52 | 5.30 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,000 | 58.13 | 5.28 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,000 | 42.04 | 5.26 |
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.