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 | 49.41 | 5.43 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,300 | 46.42 | 4.99 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,500 | 45.19 | 5.32 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,600 | 45.15 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Jones | CHI | $4,500 | 24.52 | 5.45 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,100 | 49.41 | 5.43 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,100 | 21.97 | 5.36 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,500 | 45.19 | 5.32 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,400 | 46.27 | 4.92 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,600 | 45.15 | 5.25 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,700 | 43.97 | 5.05 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,200 | 43.41 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Jones | CHI | $4,500 | 24.52 | 5.45 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,100 | 21.97 | 5.36 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,200 | 38.31 | 5.32 |
| Quenton Jackson | IND | $4,200 | 22.32 | 5.31 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,700 | 43.97 | 5.05 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,500 | 41.68 | 4.90 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $9,000 | 39.81 | 4.42 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $8,800 | 35.20 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,500 | 25.87 | 5.75 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $4,500 | 24.32 | 5.40 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,000 | 21.13 | 5.28 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $3,200 | 16.86 | 5.27 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,700 | 55.00 | 5.67 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 53.53 | 4.74 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,500 | 46.53 | 4.90 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $10,400 | 44.83 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,500 | 25.87 | 5.75 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,700 | 55.00 | 5.67 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIA | $5,300 | 28.69 | 5.41 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $5,300 | 27.47 | 5.18 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 65.21 | 5.22 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,500 | 46.53 | 4.90 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $10,400 | 44.83 | 4.31 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,000 | 43.03 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $1,800 | 11.98 | 6.65 |
| Zach Collins | CHI | $3,200 | 18.31 | 5.72 |
| Mark Williams | PHX | $5,400 | 30.32 | 5.61 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | UTA | $5,900 | 32.88 | 5.57 |
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.