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 | $10,300 | 49.06 | 4.76 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,500 | 39.80 | 4.68 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $8,300 | 37.79 | 4.55 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $7,700 | 37.19 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniss Jenkins | DET | $3,400 | 19.22 | 5.65 |
| Ajay Mitchell | OKC | $5,100 | 28.22 | 5.53 |
| Immanuel Quickley | TOR | $6,900 | 36.93 | 5.35 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $6,700 | 34.57 | 5.16 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 44.48 | 4.68 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $8,300 | 38.92 | 4.69 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $8,300 | 37.79 | 4.55 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,100 | 36.76 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $4,200 | 23.19 | 5.52 |
| Isaiah Joe | OKC | $3,700 | 19.21 | 5.19 |
| Cedric Coward | MEM | $5,500 | 28.09 | 5.11 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $6,900 | 34.18 | 4.95 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,800 | 45.12 | 4.60 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,700 | 42.67 | 4.90 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,000 | 36.61 | 5.23 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,300 | 34.87 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | MIL | $4,300 | 25.43 | 5.91 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,000 | 36.61 | 5.23 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,300 | 31.60 | 5.02 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $5,500 | 27.63 | 5.02 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 48.88 | 4.53 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,200 | 47.97 | 4.70 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,300 | 41.15 | 4.42 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $8,000 | 37.86 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,400 | 22.39 | 6.58 |
| Kyle Kuzma | MIL | $4,300 | 25.43 | 5.91 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,300 | 29.39 | 5.55 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,200 | 28.58 | 5.50 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,600 | 40.55 | 4.72 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,000 | 36.69 | 4.08 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $7,400 | 36.36 | 4.91 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,200 | 36.35 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,400 | 22.39 | 6.58 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,300 | 29.39 | 5.55 |
| Dylan Cardwell | SAC | $4,000 | 22.09 | 5.52 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,200 | 36.35 | 5.05 |
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.