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 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,000 | 44.26 | 4.92 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,500 | 40.87 | 4.81 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $9,900 | 40.05 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Gillespie | PHX | $3,700 | 21.17 | 5.72 |
| Daniss Jenkins | DET | $3,600 | 19.37 | 5.38 |
| CJ McCollum | ATL | $6,900 | 34.44 | 4.99 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $3,700 | 18.39 | 4.97 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,700 | 43.54 | 5.00 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,400 | 39.37 | 4.69 |
| CJ McCollum | ATL | $6,900 | 34.44 | 4.99 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $6,700 | 31.48 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,700 | 43.54 | 5.00 |
| CJ McCollum | ATL | $6,900 | 34.44 | 4.99 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $4,700 | 23.39 | 4.98 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $3,700 | 18.39 | 4.97 |
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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 | 26.31 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,000 | 34.81 | 5.80 |
| Cameron Johnson | DEN | $4,700 | 22.10 | 4.70 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | ATL | $5,100 | 23.88 | 4.68 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $5,600 | 26.11 | 4.66 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,100 | 42.86 | 4.71 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,600 | 42.51 | 4.94 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,500 | 38.53 | 4.53 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,200 | 33.68 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,900 | 31.36 | 5.32 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,000 | 31.13 | 5.19 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,600 | 42.51 | 4.94 |
| Dillon Brooks | PHX | $5,800 | 28.62 | 4.93 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,600 | 58.40 | 4.63 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,600 | 42.51 | 4.94 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,000 | 36.53 | 4.57 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,000 | 34.55 | 5.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,000 | 34.55 | 5.76 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $5,500 | 28.05 | 5.10 |
| Oso Ighodaro | PHX | $4,400 | 22.33 | 5.08 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,600 | 42.51 | 4.94 |
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.