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 | $10,600 | 53.43 | 5.04 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,500 | 51.43 | 5.41 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,600 | 49.12 | 5.12 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,800 | 46.02 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Fears | NOP | $4,800 | 27.18 | 5.66 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $3,000 | 16.93 | 5.64 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,500 | 51.43 | 5.41 |
| CJ McCollum | WAS | $5,900 | 31.69 | 5.37 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,000 | 38.50 | 5.50 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $6,300 | 37.65 | 5.98 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $6,400 | 37.04 | 5.79 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $7,200 | 35.58 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $6,300 | 37.65 | 5.98 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $6,400 | 37.04 | 5.79 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,000 | 38.50 | 5.50 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $5,000 | 27.12 | 5.42 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,500 | 38.04 | 4.48 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $6,900 | 37.16 | 5.39 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,000 | 31.81 | 4.54 |
| Cedric Coward | MEM | $6,600 | 30.19 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $4,500 | 25.69 | 5.71 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $5,000 | 27.12 | 5.42 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $6,900 | 37.16 | 5.39 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,100 | 26.07 | 5.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,700 | 50.50 | 5.21 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,600 | 43.21 | 4.50 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $8,200 | 41.29 | 5.04 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $6,700 | 32.95 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $4,500 | 25.69 | 5.71 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,700 | 50.50 | 5.21 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,800 | 24.30 | 5.06 |
| Mouhamed Gueye | ATL | $4,000 | 20.16 | 5.04 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,300 | 69.33 | 5.21 |
| Alexandre Sarr | WAS | $7,100 | 37.93 | 5.34 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,200 | 37.50 | 4.57 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,300 | 37.00 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derik Queen | NOP | $5,300 | 34.03 | 6.42 |
| Moussa Diabate | CHA | $4,200 | 24.54 | 5.84 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner | CHA | $4,300 | 23.95 | 5.57 |
| Yves Missi | NOP | $3,700 | 20.47 | 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.