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 |
| Keyonte George | UTA | $8,500 | 43.39 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Gillespie | PHX | $6,400 | 36.87 | 5.76 |
| 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 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,400 | 45.95 | 4.89 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,700 | 42.06 | 4.83 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,200 | 41.87 | 4.55 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,600 | 41.82 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $4,000 | 24.24 | 6.06 |
| Collin Gillespie | PHX | $6,400 | 36.87 | 5.76 |
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $4,000 | 22.31 | 5.58 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $3,900 | 21.41 | 5.49 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,700 | 42.06 | 4.83 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $9,000 | 39.81 | 4.42 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,500 | 39.43 | 4.64 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $8,800 | 35.80 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $4,000 | 24.24 | 6.06 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,500 | 27.07 | 6.01 |
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $4,000 | 22.31 | 5.58 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $3,900 | 21.41 | 5.49 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,700 | 55.00 | 5.67 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 44.96 | 3.98 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,900 | 43.07 | 4.84 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,100 | 40.60 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,500 | 27.07 | 6.01 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,700 | 55.00 | 5.67 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIA | $5,300 | 28.69 | 5.41 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAS | $4,300 | 22.31 | 5.19 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 65.21 | 5.22 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,000 | 63.94 | 6.39 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,800 | 42.09 | 4.78 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $6,500 | 35.94 | 5.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $1,800 | 13.58 | 7.54 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,000 | 63.94 | 6.39 |
| Kel’el Ware | MIA | $6,000 | 35.49 | 5.91 |
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $4,000 | 23.52 | 5.88 |
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.