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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,800 | 47.57 | 4.85 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,000 | 47.37 | 5.26 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,400 | 45.98 | 4.89 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,600 | 45.51 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Jones | CHI | $5,800 | 31.05 | 5.35 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,600 | 45.51 | 5.29 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,000 | 47.37 | 5.26 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $6,200 | 32.28 | 5.21 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $10,000 | 52.69 | 5.27 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,900 | 40.93 | 4.60 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,500 | 39.13 | 5.22 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,200 | 34.63 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,300 | 29.10 | 5.49 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $10,000 | 52.69 | 5.27 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,500 | 39.13 | 5.22 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,500 | 33.94 | 5.22 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,600 | 40.63 | 4.72 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,000 | 40.30 | 5.04 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $7,800 | 38.01 | 4.87 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,300 | 34.69 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,700 | 24.23 | 5.15 |
| Jarace Walker | IND | $5,500 | 28.18 | 5.12 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,000 | 40.30 | 5.04 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $6,000 | 29.84 | 4.97 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $9,300 | 44.75 | 4.81 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,100 | 41.95 | 5.18 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,500 | 41.67 | 4.90 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,700 | 41.22 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $4,800 | 25.06 | 5.22 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,100 | 41.95 | 5.18 |
| John Collins | LAC | $5,300 | 27.31 | 5.15 |
| Jarace Walker | IND | $5,500 | 28.18 | 5.12 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 63.17 | 5.26 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,400 | 39.76 | 4.73 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $6,800 | 38.27 | 5.63 |
| Mark Williams | PHX | $7,400 | 37.67 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $6,800 | 38.27 | 5.63 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 63.17 | 5.26 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $6,600 | 34.53 | 5.23 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $5,900 | 30.82 | 5.22 |
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.