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 | $8,500 | 44.24 | 5.20 |
| James Harden | CLE | $8,800 | 42.45 | 4.82 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,000 | 41.91 | 4.19 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,400 | 40.09 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Clayton Jr. | MEM | $4,400 | 23.81 | 5.41 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,500 | 44.24 | 5.20 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $7,100 | 34.68 | 4.88 |
| CJ McCollum | ATL | $6,200 | 30.19 | 4.87 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,000 | 42.25 | 4.69 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,500 | 38.69 | 5.16 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $7,100 | 34.68 | 4.88 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,400 | 33.38 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,200 | 29.47 | 5.67 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,500 | 38.69 | 5.16 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,800 | 24.55 | 5.11 |
| Toumani Camara | POR | $5,900 | 29.17 | 4.94 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | PHI | $8,000 | 37.73 | 4.72 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,100 | 37.52 | 4.12 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,500 | 34.61 | 5.32 |
| Toumani Camara | POR | $5,900 | 29.17 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,500 | 34.61 | 5.32 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,800 | 24.55 | 5.11 |
| Keon Ellis | CLE | $4,300 | 21.69 | 5.04 |
| Toumani Camara | POR | $5,900 | 29.17 | 4.94 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,500 | 44.03 | 4.19 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,900 | 37.75 | 4.24 |
| Paul George | PHI | $8,000 | 37.73 | 4.72 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,100 | 37.52 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,000 | 30.81 | 5.14 |
| Keon Ellis | CLE | $4,300 | 21.69 | 5.04 |
| Cameron Johnson | DEN | $5,300 | 25.69 | 4.85 |
| Rayan Rupert | MEM | $4,700 | 22.73 | 4.84 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 64.72 | 5.18 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,500 | 54.42 | 4.73 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,700 | 42.79 | 4.92 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,700 | 33.61 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bryant | CLE | $4,600 | 25.83 | 5.62 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $6,000 | 31.31 | 5.22 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 64.72 | 5.18 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,000 | 30.81 | 5.14 |
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.