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 | 58.56 | 5.52 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,600 | 49.25 | 5.13 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,800 | 49.14 | 5.01 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,800 | 43.14 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,600 | 58.56 | 5.52 |
| Anthony Black | ORL | $5,500 | 30.30 | 5.51 |
| Ryan Nembhard | DAL | $4,400 | 24.00 | 5.45 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $6,300 | 33.15 | 5.26 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 45.71 | 4.81 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,300 | 40.80 | 4.92 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,700 | 40.04 | 5.20 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,800 | 39.54 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Black | ORL | $5,500 | 30.30 | 5.51 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,100 | 38.55 | 5.43 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $6,900 | 37.12 | 5.38 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,700 | 40.04 | 5.20 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,400 | 42.59 | 5.07 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,100 | 40.98 | 5.06 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,300 | 40.80 | 4.92 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,800 | 40.07 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,600 | 25.13 | 5.46 |
| Toumani Camara | POR | $5,300 | 28.35 | 5.35 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,100 | 32.31 | 5.30 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,700 | 34.20 | 5.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 53.79 | 4.72 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,400 | 48.63 | 5.17 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $8,800 | 48.08 | 5.46 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,700 | 47.87 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mouhamed Gueye | ATL | $4,400 | 28.20 | 6.41 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIA | $6,100 | 33.43 | 5.48 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $8,800 | 48.08 | 5.46 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,100 | 27.11 | 5.32 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,400 | 66.46 | 4.96 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,700 | 47.87 | 4.93 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,300 | 47.02 | 5.06 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,700 | 42.61 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mouhamed Gueye | ATL | $4,400 | 28.20 | 6.41 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,400 | 35.19 | 5.50 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,200 | 33.97 | 5.48 |
| Moussa Diabate | CHA | $4,500 | 24.29 | 5.40 |
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.