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 | 46.09 | 5.07 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Harper | SAS | $4,800 | 25.25 | 5.26 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,500 | 38.80 | 5.17 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,000 | 46.09 | 5.12 |
| 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 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,600 | 36.65 | 4.82 |
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 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $6,800 | 34.92 | 5.14 |
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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 | 34.92 | 5.14 |
| Norman Powell | MIA | $7,200 | 32.73 | 4.55 |
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 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $6,800 | 34.92 | 5.14 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,400 | 21.99 | 5.00 |
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 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,800 | 35.28 | 5.19 |
| Jordan Walsh | BOS | $4,800 | 24.48 | 5.10 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,900 | 45.31 | 5.09 |
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 | 27.21 | 5.79 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,800 | 35.28 | 5.19 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,900 | 45.31 | 5.09 |
| 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.