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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $11,000 | 57.89 | 5.26 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,800 | 51.42 | 5.25 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,900 | 51.11 | 5.16 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,800 | 49.74 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $11,000 | 57.89 | 5.26 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,800 | 51.42 | 5.25 |
| Miles McBride | NYK | $4,300 | 22.26 | 5.18 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,900 | 51.11 | 5.16 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,200 | 50.95 | 5.54 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,100 | 45.36 | 4.98 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,500 | 35.93 | 4.79 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,900 | 35.67 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,200 | 50.95 | 5.54 |
| Miles McBride | NYK | $4,300 | 22.26 | 5.18 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,100 | 45.36 | 4.98 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,000 | 19.85 | 4.96 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $9,700 | 41.01 | 4.23 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,000 | 33.08 | 4.73 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $6,600 | 31.81 | 4.82 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $6,000 | 30.89 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Andre Hunter | CLE | $4,500 | 30.74 | 6.83 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $5,000 | 26.40 | 5.28 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $6,000 | 30.89 | 5.15 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $3,800 | 19.09 | 5.02 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 62.16 | 5.27 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,500 | 44.37 | 4.67 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,100 | 43.97 | 5.43 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,500 | 42.81 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,100 | 43.97 | 5.43 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,800 | 42.21 | 5.41 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,100 | 27.02 | 5.30 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $5,000 | 26.40 | 5.28 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 70.81 | 5.53 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,000 | 41.61 | 5.20 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,300 | 37.63 | 5.15 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $6,800 | 35.66 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Smith | CHI | $4,000 | 22.45 | 5.61 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 70.81 | 5.53 |
| Derik Queen | NOP | $4,700 | 25.87 | 5.51 |
| Moussa Diabate | CHA | $4,400 | 24.04 | 5.46 |
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.