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 | $8,900 | 45.89 | 5.16 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,200 | 45.34 | 4.44 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,700 | 44.44 | 4.58 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,900 | 42.55 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nembhard | DAL | $3,600 | 21.05 | 5.85 |
| Walter Clayton Jr. | MEM | $4,700 | 25.50 | 5.42 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,500 | 23.55 | 5.23 |
| James Harden | CLE | $8,900 | 45.89 | 5.16 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,900 | 42.55 | 4.78 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,500 | 42.19 | 4.44 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,100 | 41.41 | 4.55 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,000 | 40.84 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,600 | 24.53 | 5.33 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $4,300 | 22.56 | 5.25 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,400 | 38.11 | 5.15 |
| Tre Jones | CHI | $5,800 | 29.78 | 5.13 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,500 | 42.19 | 4.44 |
| Paul George | PHI | $7,700 | 36.02 | 4.68 |
| Jalen Green | PHX | $7,600 | 35.66 | 4.69 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $7,600 | 35.52 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | DAL | $3,400 | 33.15 | 9.75 |
| Devin Vassell | SAS | $4,600 | 27.15 | 5.90 |
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $4,500 | 23.75 | 5.28 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $4,300 | 22.56 | 5.25 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,700 | 43.72 | 4.09 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,900 | 41.86 | 4.23 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,400 | 39.47 | 4.70 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,600 | 37.10 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | DAL | $3,400 | 33.15 | 9.75 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | CHI | $5,000 | 31.79 | 6.36 |
| Ronald Holland II | DET | $4,000 | 21.48 | 5.37 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIA | $5,300 | 28.30 | 5.34 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,500 | 54.33 | 4.72 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,400 | 49.74 | 5.29 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,700 | 45.95 | 5.28 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,400 | 39.47 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Reed | DET | $4,900 | 31.30 | 6.39 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | CHI | $5,000 | 31.79 | 6.36 |
| Jaylin Williams | OKC | $4,600 | 28.86 | 6.27 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,400 | 49.74 | 5.29 |
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.