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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $11,400 | 60.06 | 5.27 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,200 | 52.03 | 5.10 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,500 | 48.74 | 5.13 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,600 | 48.69 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Carrington | WAS | $4,400 | 26.31 | 5.98 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $5,700 | 33.46 | 5.87 |
| Jrue Holiday | BOS | $5,000 | 27.22 | 5.44 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $6,900 | 37.04 | 5.37 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,400 | 43.73 | 4.65 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $10,200 | 43.59 | 4.27 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $9,600 | 42.98 | 4.48 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,400 | 40.08 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Smith Jr. | CHA | $1,400 | 11.81 | 8.44 |
| Carlton Carrington | WAS | $4,400 | 26.31 | 5.98 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $5,800 | 31.20 | 5.38 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $6,900 | 37.04 | 5.37 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 51.98 | 5.25 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,500 | 48.74 | 5.13 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $9,600 | 42.98 | 4.48 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,400 | 42.20 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Smith Jr. | CHA | $1,400 | 11.81 | 8.44 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,000 | 39.23 | 5.60 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $5,800 | 31.20 | 5.38 |
| Dean Wade | CLE | $3,000 | 15.93 | 5.31 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 51.98 | 5.25 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,400 | 42.20 | 5.02 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,000 | 41.75 | 4.64 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $8,900 | 40.70 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaQuan Jeffries | CHA | $1,200 | 9.05 | 7.54 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,000 | 39.23 | 5.60 |
| Dean Wade | CLE | $3,000 | 15.93 | 5.31 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 51.98 | 5.25 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,100 | 68.72 | 5.68 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,200 | 42.94 | 5.24 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,000 | 41.75 | 4.64 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $7,300 | 40.05 | 5.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Gibson | CHA | $1,000 | 13.13 | 13.13 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,100 | 68.72 | 5.68 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | WAS | $5,300 | 29.62 | 5.59 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $7,300 | 40.05 | 5.49 |
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.