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 | $11,000 | 53.41 | 4.86 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,300 | 50.26 | 5.40 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,400 | 44.97 | 4.32 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,300 | 40.63 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $3,400 | 18.66 | 5.49 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,300 | 50.26 | 5.40 |
| Keyonte George | UTA | $7,300 | 38.63 | 5.29 |
| Will Richard | GSW | $4,200 | 21.40 | 5.09 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,000 | 44.37 | 4.93 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,900 | 40.28 | 4.53 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,400 | 38.92 | 5.26 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $7,500 | 36.48 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,100 | 29.26 | 5.74 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,400 | 38.92 | 5.26 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $5,800 | 29.96 | 5.17 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,400 | 22.58 | 5.13 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,000 | 40.73 | 5.09 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,200 | 40.38 | 4.92 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,500 | 40.20 | 4.73 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,300 | 36.22 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terance Mann | BKN | $4,500 | 23.83 | 5.30 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $5,800 | 29.96 | 5.17 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,400 | 22.58 | 5.13 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,000 | 40.73 | 5.09 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 60.73 | 5.24 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,400 | 43.34 | 4.61 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,900 | 42.54 | 4.78 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,500 | 42.00 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 60.73 | 5.24 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,000 | 30.64 | 5.11 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $4,100 | 20.84 | 5.08 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,300 | 41.86 | 5.04 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,200 | 67.07 | 5.50 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $12,300 | 55.91 | 4.55 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,500 | 45.70 | 4.81 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,000 | 38.09 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $5,900 | 33.17 | 5.62 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,200 | 67.07 | 5.50 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,000 | 31.72 | 5.29 |
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $5,000 | 26.34 | 5.27 |
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.