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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $9,900 | 53.17 | 5.37 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,800 | 51.54 | 5.26 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,800 | 49.74 | 4.61 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,500 | 48.64 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | LAC | $4,100 | 24.81 | 6.05 |
| Miles McBride | NYK | $4,300 | 23.20 | 5.40 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,900 | 53.17 | 5.37 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,800 | 51.54 | 5.26 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,200 | 50.95 | 5.54 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,100 | 45.93 | 5.05 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,900 | 36.14 | 4.57 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,100 | 35.94 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | LAC | $4,100 | 24.81 | 6.05 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,200 | 50.95 | 5.54 |
| Miles McBride | NYK | $4,300 | 23.20 | 5.40 |
| Jordan Clarkson | NYK | $5,200 | 26.37 | 5.07 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $9,700 | 42.61 | 4.39 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,000 | 33.16 | 4.74 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $6,000 | 32.24 | 5.37 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $6,600 | 31.81 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Andre Hunter | CLE | $4,500 | 30.74 | 6.83 |
| Kobe Sanders | LAC | $3,300 | 18.04 | 5.47 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $6,000 | 32.24 | 5.37 |
| Nae’Qwan Tomlin | CLE | $3,100 | 15.73 | 5.07 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 62.16 | 5.27 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,500 | 47.87 | 5.04 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,100 | 43.93 | 5.42 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,500 | 42.90 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,100 | 28.21 | 5.53 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,100 | 43.93 | 5.42 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,800 | 42.21 | 5.41 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $5,900 | 31.52 | 5.34 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 70.68 | 5.52 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,000 | 41.61 | 5.20 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,300 | 37.63 | 5.15 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,000 | 37.02 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derik Queen | NOP | $4,700 | 30.09 | 6.40 |
| Moussa Cisse | DAL | $3,600 | 21.76 | 6.04 |
| Jalen Smith | CHI | $4,000 | 22.45 | 5.61 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,100 | 28.21 | 5.53 |
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.