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 | $10,600 | 49.94 | 4.71 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,400 | 46.96 | 5.00 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,600 | 46.76 | 4.87 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,000 | 45.86 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalano Banton | POR | $3,100 | 23.09 | 7.45 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,400 | 22.75 | 6.69 |
| Scoot Henderson | POR | $4,700 | 29.96 | 6.37 |
| Jared McCain | PHI | $4,500 | 26.30 | 5.84 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,400 | 46.96 | 5.00 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,800 | 46.96 | 5.34 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,300 | 39.08 | 4.71 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,100 | 37.41 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalano Banton | POR | $3,100 | 23.09 | 7.45 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,400 | 22.75 | 6.69 |
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $4,700 | 29.26 | 6.22 |
| Malik Beasley | DET | $4,200 | 24.73 | 5.89 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,400 | 54.13 | 5.20 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,300 | 51.16 | 4.97 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,800 | 42.62 | 4.84 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,500 | 39.94 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $5,700 | 36.08 | 6.33 |
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $4,700 | 29.26 | 6.22 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $3,900 | 22.23 | 5.70 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $6,000 | 33.28 | 5.55 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 60.11 | 5.23 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,400 | 54.13 | 5.20 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,300 | 51.16 | 4.97 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $8,200 | 41.15 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $5,700 | 36.08 | 6.33 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $4,300 | 24.40 | 5.67 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $3,600 | 19.95 | 5.54 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,200 | 23.05 | 5.49 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 60.11 | 5.23 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,900 | 54.95 | 5.04 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,600 | 52.43 | 4.95 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,700 | 47.64 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $4,300 | 24.40 | 5.67 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $3,600 | 19.95 | 5.54 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,000 | 27.36 | 5.47 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,700 | 47.13 | 5.42 |
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.