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 | 48.63 | 4.30 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $11,200 | 43.51 | 3.88 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,400 | 42.37 | 4.51 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,000 | 35.79 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $4,600 | 23.20 | 5.04 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,700 | 22.31 | 4.75 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,400 | 42.37 | 4.51 |
| Trae Young | WAS | $6,800 | 30.62 | 4.50 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamir Watkins | WAS | $4,000 | 13.97 | 3.49 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,700 | 13.84 | 3.74 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,900 | 12.05 | 3.09 |
| Jaden Hardy | WAS | $3,800 | 10.30 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MarJon Beauchamp | PHI | $2,000 | 9.14 | 4.57 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,700 | 13.84 | 3.74 |
| Jamir Watkins | WAS | $4,000 | 13.97 | 3.49 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,900 | 12.05 | 3.09 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Slawson | IND | $3,800 | 20.45 | 5.38 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,900 | 14.30 | 3.67 |
| Jett Howard | ORL | $3,900 | 11.79 | 3.02 |
| Noah Penda | ORL | $3,800 | 10.50 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalen Terry | PHI | $1,800 | 10.45 | 5.81 |
| Jalen Slawson | IND | $3,800 | 20.45 | 5.38 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $1,600 | 6.44 | 4.02 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,900 | 14.30 | 3.67 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 38.84 | 3.53 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,400 | 32.44 | 4.38 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $7,000 | 29.60 | 4.23 |
| Rasheer Fleming | PHO | $3,700 | 13.60 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,400 | 32.44 | 4.38 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $7,000 | 29.60 | 4.23 |
| Rasheer Fleming | PHO | $3,700 | 13.60 | 3.68 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 38.84 | 3.53 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $17,200 | 60.17 | 3.50 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,200 | 42.07 | 5.13 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,200 | 31.09 | 5.01 |
| Moussa Diabaté | CHA | $5,400 | 27.02 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,200 | 42.07 | 5.13 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,200 | 31.09 | 5.01 |
| Moussa Diabaté | CHA | $5,400 | 27.02 | 5.00 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $5,300 | 26.06 | 4.92 |
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.