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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,800 | 45.18 | 5.13 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,300 | 45.08 | 4.38 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,400 | 41.14 | 4.38 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,100 | 37.54 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,300 | 25.57 | 5.95 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $6,600 | 35.42 | 5.37 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,800 | 45.18 | 5.13 |
| Jordan Poole | NOP | $3,200 | 16.36 | 5.11 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $10,400 | 43.25 | 4.16 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,600 | 35.64 | 4.69 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,900 | 35.50 | 4.49 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,800 | 34.58 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cason Wallace | OKC | $4,000 | 22.39 | 5.60 |
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | $4,700 | 25.68 | 5.46 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DEN | $3,900 | 20.85 | 5.34 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,200 | 26.74 | 5.14 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $10,400 | 43.25 | 4.16 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 40.17 | 4.51 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,400 | 40.10 | 4.27 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,600 | 35.64 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cason Wallace | OKC | $4,000 | 22.39 | 5.60 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DEN | $3,900 | 20.85 | 5.34 |
| Leaky Black | WAS | $4,600 | 23.67 | 5.14 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $3,900 | 19.58 | 5.02 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,400 | 44.50 | 4.73 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,500 | 40.41 | 4.25 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,400 | 40.10 | 4.27 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,300 | 39.99 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obi Toppin | IND | $3,600 | 20.13 | 5.59 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIA | $5,400 | 29.24 | 5.42 |
| Leaky Black | WAS | $4,600 | 23.67 | 5.14 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,300 | 31.21 | 4.95 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,400 | 64.27 | 5.18 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,000 | 47.96 | 5.33 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,000 | 42.26 | 4.70 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,500 | 40.41 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obi Toppin | IND | $3,600 | 20.13 | 5.59 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,000 | 47.96 | 5.33 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,400 | 64.27 | 5.18 |
| Jay Huff | IND | $4,900 | 24.84 | 5.07 |
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.