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 | $11,200 | 51.09 | 4.56 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $11,100 | 48.57 | 4.38 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,500 | 43.87 | 4.62 |
| James Harden | CLE | $9,400 | 42.56 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $3,800 | 28.34 | 7.46 |
| Bez Mbeng | UTA | $3,200 | 20.50 | 6.41 |
| Ajay Mitchell | OKC | $5,000 | 30.27 | 6.05 |
| Pat Spencer | GSW | $4,300 | 25.30 | 5.88 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,800 | 43.24 | 4.41 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,800 | 43.21 | 4.41 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $8,400 | 35.70 | 4.25 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $6,100 | 35.27 | 5.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $6,100 | 35.27 | 5.78 |
| EJ Harkless | UTA | $3,800 | 21.91 | 5.76 |
| Will Richard | GSW | $4,100 | 23.30 | 5.68 |
| Killian Hayes | SAC | $4,200 | 23.07 | 5.49 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,000 | 41.40 | 4.60 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $6,100 | 35.27 | 5.78 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,200 | 30.44 | 4.23 |
| Jarace Walker | IND | $6,800 | 29.35 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Edwards | PHI | $4,000 | 24.33 | 6.08 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $6,100 | 35.27 | 5.78 |
| Will Richard | GSW | $4,100 | 23.30 | 5.68 |
| Cody Williams | UTA | $4,700 | 24.92 | 5.30 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 45.93 | 4.33 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,000 | 41.40 | 4.60 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,600 | 37.45 | 4.35 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,500 | 35.88 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Ellis | CLE | $4,200 | 21.93 | 5.22 |
| Andersson Garcia | UTA | $3,600 | 18.58 | 5.16 |
| Jalen Slawson | IND | $3,000 | 15.18 | 5.06 |
| Dominick Barlow | PHI | $4,400 | 21.77 | 4.95 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,100 | 43.10 | 4.74 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,000 | 39.55 | 4.94 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,700 | 37.50 | 4.87 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,600 | 37.45 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Tshiebwe | UTA | $3,500 | 22.31 | 6.37 |
| Quinten Post | GSW | $3,900 | 24.51 | 6.28 |
| Paul Reed | DET | $3,300 | 20.09 | 6.09 |
| Kevin Love | UTA | $3,300 | 17.40 | 5.27 |
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.