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 | $11,000 | 48.74 | 4.43 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $11,300 | 44.87 | 3.97 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,500 | 43.59 | 4.59 |
| James Harden | CLE | $9,300 | 38.67 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $4,300 | 23.78 | 5.53 |
| Killian Hayes | SAC | $5,200 | 27.86 | 5.36 |
| Ajay Mitchell | OKC | $5,000 | 26.05 | 5.21 |
| Coby White | CHA | $4,800 | 24.09 | 5.02 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,800 | 41.66 | 4.25 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,700 | 38.20 | 4.39 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,700 | 37.84 | 4.91 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,800 | 37.05 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killian Hayes | SAC | $5,200 | 27.86 | 5.36 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DEN | $4,400 | 22.67 | 5.15 |
| Duncan Robinson | DET | $4,100 | 20.86 | 5.09 |
| Landry Shamet | NYK | $3,700 | 18.68 | 5.05 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,800 | 37.05 | 4.75 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $8,000 | 35.70 | 4.46 |
| Jalen Green | PHX | $6,900 | 32.77 | 4.75 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $6,900 | 31.46 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Slawson | IND | $3,500 | 19.64 | 5.61 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $5,100 | 27.26 | 5.34 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $5,000 | 26.33 | 5.27 |
| Dean Wade | CLE | $3,600 | 18.90 | 5.25 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,600 | 41.40 | 4.31 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 39.00 | 3.61 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,800 | 34.89 | 3.96 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $8,500 | 34.07 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Riley | WAS | $5,100 | 27.26 | 5.34 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $5,000 | 26.33 | 5.27 |
| Tristan da Silva | ORL | $5,100 | 24.79 | 4.86 |
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $4,800 | 23.27 | 4.85 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 63.06 | 5.04 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,000 | 50.50 | 4.59 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,000 | 43.85 | 4.87 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,300 | 43.08 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Reese | WAS | $3,200 | 24.51 | 7.66 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,300 | 43.08 | 5.19 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 63.06 | 5.04 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,000 | 43.85 | 4.87 |
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.