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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,200 | 47.37 | 4.64 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $9,900 | 47.05 | 4.75 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,000 | 44.15 | 4.91 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,500 | 40.79 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajay Mitchell | OKC | $4,700 | 24.34 | 5.18 |
| CJ McCollum | ATL | $6,900 | 34.87 | 5.05 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,000 | 44.15 | 4.91 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $3,700 | 18.10 | 4.89 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,700 | 43.29 | 4.98 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,400 | 39.21 | 4.67 |
| CJ McCollum | ATL | $6,900 | 34.87 | 5.05 |
| Jalen Green | PHX | $7,600 | 33.65 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | ATL | $6,900 | 34.87 | 5.05 |
| Duncan Robinson | DET | $4,200 | 20.94 | 4.99 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $4,700 | 23.39 | 4.98 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,700 | 43.29 | 4.98 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,000 | 34.81 | 5.80 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,600 | 29.16 | 4.42 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $6,500 | 28.47 | 4.38 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $5,800 | 26.21 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,000 | 34.81 | 5.80 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | ATL | $5,100 | 23.88 | 4.68 |
| Cameron Johnson | DEN | $4,700 | 21.97 | 4.67 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $5,600 | 26.11 | 4.66 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,100 | 42.65 | 4.69 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,600 | 42.51 | 4.94 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,500 | 38.69 | 4.55 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,900 | 34.71 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,900 | 31.16 | 5.28 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,000 | 31.13 | 5.19 |
| Dillon Brooks | PHX | $5,800 | 28.96 | 4.99 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,600 | 42.51 | 4.94 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,600 | 64.86 | 5.15 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,600 | 42.51 | 4.94 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,000 | 36.45 | 4.56 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,000 | 34.49 | 5.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,000 | 34.49 | 5.75 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,600 | 64.86 | 5.15 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $5,500 | 28.20 | 5.13 |
| Oso Ighodaro | PHX | $4,400 | 22.29 | 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.