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 | $9,400 | 44.51 | 4.73 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,000 | 37.19 | 4.65 |
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $7,500 | 35.16 | 4.69 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,400 | 34.28 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $4,700 | 24.11 | 5.13 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $5,900 | 29.65 | 5.03 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $6,500 | 31.69 | 4.88 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $6,800 | 32.28 | 4.75 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,600 | 37.71 | 4.96 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,000 | 37.19 | 4.65 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $6,700 | 35.35 | 5.28 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,400 | 34.28 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $6,700 | 35.35 | 5.28 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $5,900 | 29.65 | 5.03 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,600 | 37.71 | 4.96 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $6,500 | 31.69 | 4.88 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,500 | 46.40 | 4.88 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,600 | 37.71 | 4.96 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $6,700 | 35.35 | 5.28 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $6,800 | 32.28 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $6,700 | 35.35 | 5.28 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,600 | 37.71 | 4.96 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,500 | 46.40 | 4.88 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $6,800 | 32.28 | 4.75 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,500 | 46.40 | 4.88 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | BOS | $7,300 | 38.54 | 5.28 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | MIA | $5,800 | 26.93 | 4.64 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $5,100 | 21.33 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | BOS | $7,300 | 38.54 | 5.28 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,500 | 46.40 | 4.88 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | MIA | $5,800 | 26.93 | 4.64 |
| Naji Marshall | NOP | $3,800 | 16.82 | 4.43 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | BOS | $7,300 | 38.54 | 5.28 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $6,900 | 35.51 | 5.15 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,200 | 35.37 | 4.31 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NOP | $5,700 | 28.63 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | BOS | $7,300 | 38.54 | 5.28 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $6,900 | 35.51 | 5.15 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NOP | $5,700 | 28.63 | 5.02 |
| Jaylin Williams | OKC | $3,300 | 15.02 | 4.55 |
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.