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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | CLE | $9,000 | 43.18 | 4.80 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,500 | 42.62 | 4.49 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,800 | 41.25 | 4.69 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,600 | 41.05 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Carter | SAC | $4,100 | 33.74 | 8.23 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHX | $4,700 | 23.97 | 5.10 |
| James Harden | CLE | $9,000 | 43.18 | 4.80 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,600 | 41.05 | 4.77 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 42.88 | 4.61 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,200 | 39.70 | 4.32 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,200 | 35.75 | 4.97 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,700 | 35.36 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Carter | SAC | $4,100 | 33.74 | 8.23 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,300 | 23.11 | 5.37 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHX | $4,700 | 23.97 | 5.10 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $6,700 | 33.81 | 5.05 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,200 | 35.75 | 4.97 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,600 | 34.37 | 4.52 |
| Jalen Green | PHX | $7,800 | 33.27 | 4.27 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,600 | 32.58 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Wade | CLE | $3,500 | 18.67 | 5.33 |
| Patrick Baldwin Jr. | SAC | $3,500 | 17.92 | 5.12 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,200 | 35.75 | 4.97 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,600 | 32.58 | 4.94 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,400 | 43.77 | 4.66 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,100 | 42.21 | 4.64 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,900 | 42.17 | 4.74 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,600 | 32.58 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Baldwin Jr. | SAC | $3,500 | 17.92 | 5.12 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,600 | 32.58 | 4.94 |
| Rasheer Fleming | PHX | $3,200 | 15.74 | 4.92 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,900 | 42.17 | 4.74 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 62.32 | 4.99 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,400 | 43.77 | 4.66 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,100 | 42.21 | 4.64 |
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $7,000 | 34.33 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oso Ighodaro | PHX | $5,000 | 26.37 | 5.27 |
| Moussa Diabate | CHA | $5,500 | 27.94 | 5.08 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,100 | 25.60 | 5.02 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 62.32 | 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.