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 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,000 | 46.75 | 5.19 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,700 | 46.45 | 4.79 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,100 | 46.09 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Harper | SAS | $4,800 | 25.25 | 5.26 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,000 | 46.75 | 5.19 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,500 | 38.80 | 5.17 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $6,600 | 33.60 | 5.09 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,800 | 46.91 | 4.79 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 42.03 | 4.57 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,500 | 38.80 | 5.17 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,400 | 36.17 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Harper | SAS | $4,800 | 25.25 | 5.26 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,500 | 38.80 | 5.17 |
| Coby White | CHI | $6,900 | 35.52 | 5.15 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,400 | 21.99 | 5.00 |
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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 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $6,800 | 32.70 | 4.81 |
| Norman Powell | MIA | $7,200 | 32.13 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SAS | $5,300 | 28.57 | 5.39 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,500 | 50.15 | 5.28 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,400 | 21.99 | 5.00 |
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $4,500 | 22.17 | 4.93 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,000 | 58.76 | 5.88 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,900 | 45.45 | 5.11 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $9,000 | 41.48 | 4.61 |
| Paul George | PHI | $6,900 | 36.40 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,000 | 58.76 | 5.88 |
| Paul George | PHI | $6,900 | 36.40 | 5.27 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,800 | 35.28 | 5.19 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,900 | 45.45 | 5.11 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,700 | 45.71 | 4.27 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,900 | 45.45 | 5.11 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,900 | 42.14 | 5.33 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,000 | 37.04 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,900 | 42.14 | 5.33 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,800 | 35.28 | 5.19 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,900 | 45.45 | 5.11 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $6,200 | 31.25 | 5.04 |
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.