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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,200 | 41.18 | 5.02 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,600 | 39.48 | 4.59 |
| James Harden | CLE | $8,500 | 35.25 | 4.15 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $6,800 | 31.71 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $3,900 | 22.17 | 5.69 |
| CJ McCollum | ATL | $5,900 | 31.00 | 5.25 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,200 | 41.18 | 5.02 |
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $4,300 | 21.52 | 5.00 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,700 | 42.23 | 4.85 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,400 | 34.67 | 4.13 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $6,900 | 32.94 | 4.77 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $6,800 | 31.71 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $3,900 | 22.17 | 5.69 |
| CJ McCollum | ATL | $5,900 | 31.00 | 5.25 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $5,500 | 28.86 | 5.25 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $4,600 | 23.31 | 5.07 |
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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 | 32.23 | 4.88 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $5,500 | 28.86 | 5.25 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $5,400 | 26.22 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,200 | 35.03 | 5.65 |
| Cameron Johnson | DEN | $4,700 | 25.39 | 5.40 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $5,500 | 28.86 | 5.25 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | MIN | $5,100 | 25.55 | 5.01 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,300 | 42.22 | 5.09 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,400 | 40.13 | 4.27 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,100 | 38.63 | 4.77 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,700 | 35.75 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $5,800 | 31.50 | 5.43 |
| Cameron Johnson | DEN | $4,700 | 25.39 | 5.40 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,300 | 42.22 | 5.09 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,100 | 38.63 | 4.77 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,400 | 66.17 | 5.34 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,300 | 42.22 | 5.09 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,700 | 35.75 | 4.64 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $5,700 | 31.33 | 5.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $3,900 | 21.60 | 5.54 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $5,700 | 31.33 | 5.50 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,400 | 66.17 | 5.34 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,300 | 42.22 | 5.09 |
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.