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 | 50.35 | 4.66 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,500 | 47.63 | 5.01 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 45.40 | 4.88 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,300 | 42.84 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $3,400 | 18.08 | 5.32 |
| Immanuel Quickley | TOR | $6,700 | 35.34 | 5.27 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $5,400 | 28.07 | 5.20 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,500 | 38.93 | 5.19 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 45.40 | 4.88 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 43.38 | 4.72 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $6,100 | 36.99 | 6.06 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,400 | 36.69 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $3,100 | 23.17 | 7.47 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $6,100 | 36.99 | 6.06 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $4,900 | 26.35 | 5.38 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,300 | 17.47 | 5.29 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,000 | 43.06 | 4.78 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,100 | 38.97 | 4.81 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $6,900 | 38.24 | 5.54 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,400 | 37.87 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $3,100 | 23.17 | 7.47 |
| Ryan Dunn | PHX | $4,500 | 26.54 | 5.90 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,500 | 19.81 | 5.66 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $6,900 | 38.24 | 5.54 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,100 | 49.33 | 5.42 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,600 | 45.80 | 5.33 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,100 | 42.86 | 5.29 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,500 | 42.74 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Dunn | PHX | $4,500 | 26.54 | 5.90 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,500 | 19.81 | 5.66 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,900 | 32.86 | 5.57 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,100 | 49.33 | 5.42 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,200 | 65.57 | 4.97 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,700 | 47.85 | 4.93 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,000 | 41.57 | 5.20 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,000 | 40.03 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Vukcevic | WAS | $3,200 | 23.21 | 7.25 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $5,700 | 34.08 | 5.98 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $5,600 | 32.44 | 5.79 |
| Kel’el Ware | MIA | $6,100 | 34.44 | 5.65 |
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.