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 | $10,800 | 53.11 | 4.92 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,300 | 48.58 | 4.72 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,900 | 42.61 | 4.79 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,400 | 40.44 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyonte George | UTA | $7,100 | 37.93 | 5.34 |
| Jordan Clarkson | NYK | $3,400 | 17.17 | 5.05 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,200 | 35.77 | 4.97 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,800 | 53.11 | 4.92 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyonte George | UTA | $7,100 | 37.93 | 5.34 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,200 | 35.00 | 4.86 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,400 | 34.84 | 4.15 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $6,900 | 33.45 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyonte George | UTA | $7,100 | 37.93 | 5.34 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DEN | $3,700 | 19.05 | 5.15 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,400 | 32.85 | 5.13 |
| Jordan Clarkson | NYK | $3,400 | 17.17 | 5.05 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,500 | 40.20 | 4.73 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $7,400 | 36.52 | 4.93 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,500 | 35.81 | 5.51 |
| Zach LaVine | SAC | $7,700 | 34.96 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,500 | 35.81 | 5.51 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DEN | $3,700 | 19.05 | 5.15 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $5,400 | 26.89 | 4.98 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $7,400 | 36.52 | 4.93 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,000 | 48.47 | 5.39 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,400 | 44.68 | 5.32 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $9,800 | 41.18 | 4.20 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,700 | 34.99 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,000 | 48.47 | 5.39 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,400 | 44.68 | 5.32 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,300 | 32.88 | 5.22 |
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $4,000 | 20.54 | 5.14 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 68.84 | 5.38 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $8,600 | 41.85 | 4.87 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,600 | 38.24 | 5.03 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $6,900 | 35.47 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | DEN | $3,300 | 19.31 | 5.85 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 68.84 | 5.38 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $4,200 | 21.98 | 5.23 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $6,900 | 35.47 | 5.14 |
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.