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 | $9,000 | 43.34 | 4.82 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,200 | 42.99 | 5.24 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,100 | 37.68 | 5.31 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,000 | 35.55 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $5,500 | 29.86 | 5.43 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,100 | 37.68 | 5.31 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,200 | 42.99 | 5.24 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,000 | 30.58 | 5.10 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,500 | 39.57 | 5.28 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,000 | 35.55 | 4.44 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,200 | 31.84 | 4.42 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $6,500 | 31.57 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $5,500 | 29.86 | 5.43 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,500 | 39.57 | 5.28 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,000 | 30.58 | 5.10 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $5,900 | 29.32 | 4.97 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,500 | 53.89 | 5.67 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,100 | 44.88 | 4.93 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,500 | 39.57 | 5.28 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,100 | 37.68 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,500 | 53.89 | 5.67 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,100 | 37.68 | 5.31 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,600 | 35.05 | 5.31 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,500 | 39.57 | 5.28 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,500 | 53.89 | 5.67 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,100 | 44.88 | 4.93 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,600 | 35.05 | 5.31 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | BOS | $7,000 | 35.03 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,500 | 53.89 | 5.67 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,600 | 35.05 | 5.31 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,300 | 32.74 | 5.20 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | BOS | $7,000 | 35.03 | 5.00 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,200 | 65.38 | 5.84 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $9,700 | 57.53 | 5.93 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | BOS | $7,000 | 35.03 | 5.00 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,900 | 34.74 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $9,700 | 57.53 | 5.93 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,200 | 65.38 | 5.84 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | BOS | $7,000 | 35.03 | 5.00 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $6,900 | 34.52 | 5.00 |
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.