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 | 49.86 | 4.89 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,400 | 43.05 | 5.12 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,500 | 42.57 | 5.01 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,100 | 40.63 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $6,200 | 34.07 | 5.50 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | TOR | $4,300 | 23.20 | 5.40 |
| Kris Dunn | UTA | $4,100 | 21.82 | 5.32 |
| Coby White | CHI | $6,900 | 35.96 | 5.21 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,400 | 43.05 | 5.12 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,100 | 36.59 | 5.15 |
| Immanuel Quickley | TOR | $7,000 | 35.69 | 5.10 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,600 | 35.46 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $6,200 | 34.07 | 5.50 |
| Ziaire Williams | MEM | $4,400 | 23.79 | 5.41 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | TOR | $4,300 | 23.20 | 5.40 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,600 | 35.46 | 5.37 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,300 | 44.34 | 5.34 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,100 | 38.52 | 4.76 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,100 | 36.59 | 5.15 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,600 | 35.46 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,600 | 35.46 | 5.37 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,300 | 44.34 | 5.34 |
| Kris Dunn | UTA | $4,100 | 21.82 | 5.32 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,100 | 36.59 | 5.15 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,800 | 46.11 | 5.24 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,300 | 44.34 | 5.34 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,000 | 43.78 | 5.47 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $8,600 | 37.89 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,000 | 43.78 | 5.47 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,300 | 44.34 | 5.34 |
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $4,000 | 21.37 | 5.34 |
| Keegan Murray | SAC | $6,000 | 31.94 | 5.32 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,000 | 52.13 | 5.21 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,800 | 46.11 | 5.24 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,000 | 43.78 | 5.47 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,500 | 38.30 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,000 | 43.78 | 5.47 |
| Marvin Bagley III | WAS | $4,000 | 21.63 | 5.41 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,800 | 46.11 | 5.24 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,000 | 52.13 | 5.21 |
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.