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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,200 | 55.62 | 5.45 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $10,800 | 50.65 | 4.69 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $9,500 | 50.47 | 5.31 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,300 | 45.72 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,200 | 55.62 | 5.45 |
| Craig Porter Jr. | CLE | $4,700 | 25.55 | 5.44 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $9,500 | 50.47 | 5.31 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | POR | $6,800 | 35.65 | 5.24 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $8,600 | 43.55 | 5.06 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,900 | 42.76 | 5.41 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,800 | 41.78 | 4.75 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,900 | 41.48 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,900 | 42.76 | 5.41 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $4,000 | 21.01 | 5.25 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | POR | $6,800 | 35.65 | 5.24 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $7,800 | 40.02 | 5.13 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,900 | 42.76 | 5.41 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,800 | 41.78 | 4.75 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,400 | 40.69 | 4.84 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,500 | 40.42 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,900 | 42.76 | 5.41 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $4,000 | 21.01 | 5.25 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $7,200 | 36.14 | 5.02 |
| Toumani Camara | POR | $4,500 | 22.49 | 5.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 56.42 | 5.13 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,700 | 54.38 | 5.08 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,000 | 48.19 | 5.35 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $8,500 | 43.82 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,000 | 48.19 | 5.35 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $8,500 | 43.82 | 5.16 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 56.42 | 5.13 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,900 | 40.16 | 5.08 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 56.42 | 5.13 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,700 | 54.38 | 5.08 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,000 | 48.19 | 5.35 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,100 | 41.79 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | NOP | $7,200 | 39.78 | 5.53 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,000 | 48.19 | 5.35 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,100 | 41.79 | 5.16 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 56.42 | 5.13 |
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.