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 | $11,300 | 51.03 | 4.52 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $11,000 | 46.70 | 4.25 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,300 | 42.58 | 4.58 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $7,500 | 34.66 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $4,100 | 27.43 | 6.69 |
| Killian Hayes | SAC | $4,200 | 22.60 | 5.38 |
| Pat Spencer | GS | $5,200 | 24.62 | 4.73 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $7,500 | 34.66 | 4.62 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Richard | GS | $4,200 | 23.35 | 5.56 |
| Elijah Harkless | UTA | $4,000 | 21.88 | 5.47 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $4,500 | 18.80 | 4.18 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,700 | 14.87 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Richard | GS | $4,200 | 23.35 | 5.56 |
| Elijah Harkless | UTA | $4,000 | 21.88 | 5.47 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $4,500 | 18.80 | 4.18 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,700 | 14.87 | 4.02 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Williams | UTA | $4,900 | 25.51 | 5.21 |
| Jalen Slawson | IND | $3,800 | 15.40 | 4.05 |
| Blake Hinson | UTA | $3,700 | 13.08 | 3.53 |
| Caleb Martin | DAL | $3,700 | 12.41 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Williams | UTA | $4,900 | 25.51 | 5.21 |
| Jalen Slawson | IND | $3,800 | 15.40 | 4.05 |
| Blake Hinson | UTA | $3,700 | 13.08 | 3.53 |
| Caleb Martin | DAL | $3,700 | 12.41 | 3.35 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 44.98 | 4.24 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,200 | 28.98 | 4.03 |
| Kevin Love | UTA | $3,900 | 16.63 | 4.26 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $3,900 | 15.77 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | UTA | $3,900 | 16.63 | 4.26 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 44.98 | 4.24 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $3,900 | 15.77 | 4.04 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,200 | 28.98 | 4.03 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,000 | 38.97 | 4.87 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,500 | 37.19 | 4.96 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,400 | 31.92 | 4.99 |
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $6,100 | 29.30 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Tshiebwe | UTA | $3,800 | 22.56 | 5.94 |
| Quinten Post | GS | $4,100 | 23.79 | 5.80 |
| Paul Reed | DET | $3,900 | 20.38 | 5.23 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,400 | 31.92 | 4.99 |
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.