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 | $8,600 | 42.88 | 4.99 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,200 | 41.52 | 5.06 |
| James Harden | CLE | $8,500 | 40.76 | 4.80 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $6,800 | 34.06 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | ATL | $5,900 | 31.00 | 5.25 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $3,900 | 19.86 | 5.09 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,200 | 41.52 | 5.06 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $6,800 | 34.06 | 5.01 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,400 | 45.13 | 5.37 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,700 | 42.45 | 4.88 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $6,900 | 35.13 | 5.09 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $6,800 | 34.06 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,400 | 45.13 | 5.37 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $5,500 | 29.13 | 5.30 |
| CJ McCollum | ATL | $5,900 | 31.00 | 5.25 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $4,600 | 23.58 | 5.13 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,200 | 35.03 | 5.65 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,600 | 32.06 | 4.86 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $5,500 | 29.13 | 5.30 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $5,400 | 26.37 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,200 | 35.03 | 5.65 |
| Cameron Johnson | DEN | $4,700 | 25.43 | 5.41 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $5,500 | 29.13 | 5.30 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | MIN | $5,100 | 25.62 | 5.02 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,400 | 46.20 | 4.91 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,300 | 44.03 | 5.30 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,100 | 40.16 | 4.96 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,700 | 36.96 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $5,800 | 31.42 | 5.42 |
| Cameron Johnson | DEN | $4,700 | 25.43 | 5.41 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,300 | 44.03 | 5.30 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,100 | 40.16 | 4.96 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,400 | 66.54 | 5.37 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,300 | 44.03 | 5.30 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,700 | 36.96 | 4.80 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,000 | 34.23 | 5.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,000 | 34.23 | 5.70 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $5,700 | 31.52 | 5.53 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $3,900 | 21.52 | 5.52 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,400 | 66.54 | 5.37 |
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.