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 | $10,400 | 56.47 | 5.43 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,700 | 54.41 | 5.09 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,900 | 52.14 | 4.78 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,200 | 48.99 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $6,600 | 36.49 | 5.53 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,400 | 56.47 | 5.43 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $4,700 | 25.47 | 5.42 |
| Ryan Nembhard | DAL | $4,800 | 26.02 | 5.42 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,400 | 53.14 | 5.65 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $9,500 | 47.79 | 5.03 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,100 | 42.15 | 5.20 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $8,300 | 40.14 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,400 | 53.14 | 5.65 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $3,200 | 17.29 | 5.40 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,100 | 42.15 | 5.20 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $6,300 | 32.68 | 5.19 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,500 | 51.84 | 5.46 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,300 | 48.09 | 5.17 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,500 | 42.69 | 5.02 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,100 | 42.15 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $5,500 | 31.37 | 5.70 |
| Jake LaRavia | LAL | $4,500 | 24.68 | 5.48 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,500 | 51.84 | 5.46 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,500 | 35.20 | 5.42 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,200 | 52.33 | 5.13 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,400 | 48.53 | 5.16 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,700 | 45.96 | 4.74 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,100 | 44.71 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | MIA | $6,300 | 37.04 | 5.88 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $5,500 | 31.37 | 5.70 |
| Jake LaRavia | LAL | $4,500 | 24.68 | 5.48 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,100 | 27.08 | 5.31 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,900 | 63.37 | 4.91 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,700 | 45.96 | 4.74 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,600 | 42.63 | 4.96 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,700 | 41.52 | 5.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylin Williams | OKC | $4,200 | 39.93 | 9.51 |
| Kelly Olynyk | SAS | $3,200 | 21.00 | 6.56 |
| Kel’el Ware | MIA | $5,700 | 36.93 | 6.48 |
| Steven Adams | HOU | $4,000 | 23.88 | 5.97 |
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.