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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $11,000 | 49.10 | 4.46 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,700 | 41.41 | 3.87 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $8,600 | 38.65 | 4.49 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,700 | 38.43 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Williams | DAL | $5,500 | 37.40 | 6.80 |
| Tyus Jones | DAL | $3,200 | 19.02 | 5.94 |
| Javon Small | MEM | $4,700 | 26.16 | 5.57 |
| Dennis Schroder | CLE | $5,100 | 27.28 | 5.35 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,800 | 45.70 | 4.66 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $8,600 | 38.65 | 4.49 |
| Brandon Williams | DAL | $5,500 | 37.40 | 6.80 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $7,200 | 30.82 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Williams | DAL | $5,500 | 37.40 | 6.80 |
| Javon Small | MEM | $4,700 | 26.16 | 5.57 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $4,800 | 26.07 | 5.43 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,800 | 23.73 | 4.94 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,800 | 45.70 | 4.66 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $6,300 | 37.57 | 5.96 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,800 | 36.13 | 4.11 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $5,600 | 30.94 | 5.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $6,300 | 37.57 | 5.96 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $5,600 | 30.94 | 5.52 |
| Taylor Hendricks | MEM | $4,200 | 21.44 | 5.10 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,800 | 23.73 | 4.94 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $8,600 | 33.76 | 3.93 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,300 | 31.57 | 3.80 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,600 | 30.63 | 4.64 |
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $6,000 | 28.83 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hendricks | MEM | $4,200 | 21.44 | 5.10 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $4,800 | 23.63 | 4.92 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $4,900 | 23.96 | 4.89 |
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $6,000 | 28.83 | 4.80 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,300 | 61.75 | 5.02 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,900 | 39.09 | 4.95 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,500 | 38.65 | 4.55 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $7,800 | 38.03 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $4,400 | 28.96 | 6.58 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,300 | 61.75 | 5.02 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,900 | 39.09 | 4.95 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $7,800 | 38.03 | 4.88 |
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.