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 | $10,200 | 39.61 | 3.88 |
| James Harden | CLE | $10,000 | 36.89 | 3.69 |
| Dennis Schroder | CLE | $3,000 | 12.33 | 4.11 |
| Miles McBride | NYK | $5,000 | 9.84 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Alvarado | NYK | $2,000 | 9.21 | 4.61 |
| Tyler Kolek | NYK | $1,000 | 4.47 | 4.47 |
| Dennis Schroder | CLE | $3,000 | 12.33 | 4.11 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $10,200 | 39.61 | 3.88 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $10,400 | 41.66 | 4.01 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,800 | 29.10 | 3.73 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $6,000 | 20.05 | 3.34 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,000 | 13.28 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Ellis | CLE | $1,000 | 4.49 | 4.49 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $10,400 | 41.66 | 4.01 |
| Pacome Dadiet | NYK | $1,000 | 3.89 | 3.89 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,800 | 29.10 | 3.73 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,800 | 29.10 | 3.73 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,800 | 28.42 | 4.18 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $6,000 | 20.05 | 3.34 |
| Dean Wade | CLE | $2,800 | 11.18 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $1,000 | 5.66 | 5.66 |
| Nae’Qwan Tomlin | CLE | $1,000 | 4.91 | 4.91 |
| Keon Ellis | CLE | $1,000 | 4.49 | 4.49 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,800 | 28.42 | 4.18 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $10,800 | 42.56 | 3.94 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,800 | 41.64 | 4.73 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $7,400 | 33.79 | 4.57 |
| Dean Wade | CLE | $2,800 | 11.18 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $1,000 | 5.66 | 5.66 |
| Nae’Qwan Tomlin | CLE | $1,000 | 4.91 | 4.91 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,800 | 41.64 | 4.73 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $7,400 | 33.79 | 4.57 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $10,800 | 42.56 | 3.94 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,800 | 41.64 | 4.73 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $7,000 | 29.83 | 4.26 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $4,400 | 13.33 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,800 | 41.64 | 4.73 |
| Thomas Bryant | CLE | $1,000 | 4.68 | 4.68 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $7,000 | 29.83 | 4.26 |
| Mohamed Diawara | NYK | $1,000 | 4.22 | 4.22 |
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.