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 | $10,500 | 49.49 | 4.71 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,100 | 46.65 | 5.13 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,000 | 46.09 | 5.12 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,700 | 45.76 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,200 | 40.89 | 5.68 |
| Dylan Harper | SAS | $4,800 | 25.25 | 5.26 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,500 | 38.80 | 5.17 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,100 | 46.65 | 5.13 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 42.03 | 4.57 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,500 | 38.80 | 5.17 |
| Norman Powell | MIA | $7,200 | 37.18 | 5.16 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,400 | 36.17 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | MIA | $5,900 | 31.74 | 5.38 |
| Dylan Harper | SAS | $4,800 | 25.25 | 5.26 |
| Coby White | CHI | $6,900 | 35.92 | 5.21 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,500 | 38.80 | 5.17 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,500 | 50.15 | 5.28 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $8,000 | 38.19 | 4.77 |
| Norman Powell | MIA | $7,200 | 37.18 | 5.16 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $6,800 | 34.92 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nae’Qwan Tomlin | CLE | $3,300 | 18.38 | 5.57 |
| Devin Vassell | SAS | $5,300 | 28.57 | 5.39 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | MIA | $5,900 | 31.74 | 5.38 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,500 | 50.15 | 5.28 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,000 | 58.76 | 5.88 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,900 | 45.31 | 5.09 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $9,000 | 41.48 | 4.61 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,800 | 35.28 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,000 | 58.76 | 5.88 |
| Nae’Qwan Tomlin | CLE | $3,300 | 18.38 | 5.57 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,800 | 35.28 | 5.19 |
| Jordan Walsh | BOS | $4,800 | 24.48 | 5.10 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,700 | 45.71 | 4.27 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,900 | 45.31 | 5.09 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $7,500 | 36.54 | 4.87 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,000 | 36.00 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kel’el Ware | MIA | $4,700 | 30.36 | 6.46 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $6,200 | 34.85 | 5.62 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,800 | 35.28 | 5.19 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,900 | 45.31 | 5.09 |
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.