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 | $10,500 | 52.20 | 4.97 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,800 | 48.83 | 4.98 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,200 | 46.94 | 5.10 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $8,700 | 45.96 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Jones | CHI | $5,000 | 30.96 | 6.19 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $5,200 | 30.19 | 5.81 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $3,500 | 20.18 | 5.77 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,000 | 44.00 | 5.50 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $7,700 | 48.14 | 6.25 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $8,700 | 45.96 | 5.28 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,400 | 44.78 | 4.76 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,500 | 38.28 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $7,700 | 48.14 | 6.25 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $5,200 | 30.19 | 5.81 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,600 | 25.79 | 5.61 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $6,800 | 38.12 | 5.61 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,200 | 44.15 | 5.38 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,000 | 44.00 | 5.50 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,800 | 40.25 | 5.16 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,500 | 38.28 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake LaRavia | LAL | $3,900 | 25.33 | 6.49 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $4,600 | 26.99 | 5.87 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,600 | 25.79 | 5.61 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $6,800 | 38.12 | 5.61 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,500 | 52.02 | 5.48 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $10,000 | 51.62 | 5.16 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,300 | 45.50 | 5.48 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,600 | 43.30 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake LaRavia | LAL | $3,900 | 25.33 | 6.49 |
| Ryan Dunn | PHX | $4,500 | 27.67 | 6.15 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $4,600 | 26.99 | 5.87 |
| PJ Washington | DAL | $5,900 | 32.69 | 5.54 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,000 | 63.38 | 5.76 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 59.12 | 5.14 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,500 | 52.02 | 5.48 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $10,000 | 51.62 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adem Bona | PHI | $3,800 | 21.92 | 5.77 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,000 | 63.38 | 5.76 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $3,800 | 20.96 | 5.52 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,500 | 52.02 | 5.48 |
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.