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 | $11,300 | 49.51 | 4.38 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,000 | 48.88 | 4.44 |
| James Harden | CLE | $9,300 | 38.75 | 4.17 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,700 | 38.70 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Alvarado | NYK | $3,200 | 22.96 | 7.18 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $4,300 | 23.64 | 5.50 |
| Ajay Mitchell | OKC | $5,000 | 25.98 | 5.20 |
| Dylan Harper | SAS | $4,500 | 22.95 | 5.10 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,800 | 41.68 | 4.25 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,700 | 38.87 | 5.05 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,700 | 38.70 | 4.45 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,800 | 37.24 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | MIN | $4,700 | 27.27 | 5.80 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DEN | $4,400 | 22.91 | 5.21 |
| Landry Shamet | NYK | $3,700 | 19.00 | 5.13 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,300 | 32.28 | 5.12 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,800 | 37.24 | 4.77 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $8,000 | 34.76 | 4.35 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,300 | 32.28 | 5.12 |
| Jalen Green | PHX | $6,900 | 31.35 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | MIN | $4,700 | 27.27 | 5.80 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DEN | $4,400 | 22.91 | 5.21 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,300 | 32.28 | 5.12 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $5,100 | 25.57 | 5.01 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,600 | 41.52 | 4.33 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,800 | 38.54 | 4.38 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $8,500 | 34.26 | 4.03 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,700 | 34.12 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | SAS | $3,600 | 19.52 | 5.42 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $5,100 | 25.57 | 5.01 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $4,500 | 22.30 | 4.95 |
| Ronald Holland II | DET | $3,700 | 18.15 | 4.90 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 65.72 | 5.26 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,000 | 51.18 | 4.65 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,300 | 43.71 | 5.27 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,000 | 43.49 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kel’el Ware | MIA | $5,900 | 36.10 | 6.12 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,300 | 43.71 | 5.27 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 65.72 | 5.26 |
| Anthony Gill | WAS | $3,400 | 17.40 | 5.12 |
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.