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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,100 | 52.11 | 5.73 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,300 | 46.65 | 5.02 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,500 | 43.42 | 5.11 |
| Keyonte George | UTA | $8,500 | 42.81 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,100 | 52.11 | 5.73 |
| Tre Jones | CHI | $4,500 | 25.43 | 5.65 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $4,400 | 24.27 | 5.52 |
| Collin Gillespie | PHX | $6,400 | 35.14 | 5.49 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,400 | 45.13 | 4.80 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,200 | 43.41 | 4.72 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,700 | 42.06 | 4.83 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,600 | 41.96 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Jones | CHI | $4,500 | 25.43 | 5.65 |
| Collin Gillespie | PHX | $6,400 | 35.14 | 5.49 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,100 | 21.97 | 5.36 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,000 | 21.37 | 5.34 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,500 | 42.92 | 5.05 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,700 | 42.06 | 4.83 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $9,000 | 39.81 | 4.42 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $8,800 | 36.71 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,500 | 25.39 | 5.64 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,000 | 21.37 | 5.34 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,400 | 23.06 | 5.24 |
| Bryce McGowens | NOP | $3,000 | 15.59 | 5.20 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,700 | 55.00 | 5.67 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $10,400 | 46.73 | 4.49 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,500 | 44.79 | 4.71 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,900 | 43.07 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,700 | 55.00 | 5.67 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,500 | 25.39 | 5.64 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $6,100 | 33.55 | 5.50 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $5,300 | 28.44 | 5.37 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 65.21 | 5.22 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $10,400 | 46.73 | 4.49 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,500 | 44.79 | 4.71 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,000 | 43.27 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,400 | 37.14 | 5.80 |
| Kel’el Ware | MIA | $6,000 | 34.74 | 5.79 |
| Zach Collins | CHI | $3,200 | 17.84 | 5.58 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $6,100 | 33.55 | 5.50 |
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.