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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,800 | 55.09 | 5.62 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,900 | 49.69 | 5.02 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,300 | 49.47 | 4.80 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,700 | 49.22 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | DAL | $3,700 | 25.50 | 6.89 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $5,900 | 33.71 | 5.71 |
| Lonzo Ball | CHI | $4,300 | 24.33 | 5.66 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,800 | 55.09 | 5.62 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,500 | 42.53 | 4.48 |
| Jordan Poole | WAS | $7,300 | 40.27 | 5.52 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,500 | 39.55 | 4.65 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,100 | 38.88 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Grimes | DAL | $3,900 | 25.60 | 6.56 |
| Devin Vassell | SAS | $5,200 | 30.85 | 5.93 |
| Luke Kennard | MEM | $3,100 | 18.08 | 5.83 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $5,900 | 33.71 | 5.71 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,100 | 50.11 | 4.96 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,300 | 41.34 | 4.45 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,500 | 39.55 | 4.65 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,500 | 36.05 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Grimes | DAL | $3,900 | 25.60 | 6.56 |
| Devin Vassell | SAS | $5,200 | 30.85 | 5.93 |
| Luke Kennard | MEM | $3,100 | 18.08 | 5.83 |
| Klay Thompson | DAL | $4,900 | 27.94 | 5.70 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,100 | 50.11 | 4.96 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 48.05 | 4.90 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,000 | 43.66 | 4.85 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,400 | 43.19 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,700 | 26.79 | 5.70 |
| Precious Achiuwa | NYK | $3,500 | 19.77 | 5.65 |
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $5,500 | 30.79 | 5.60 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $6,200 | 34.44 | 5.55 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 70.40 | 5.87 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,700 | 58.49 | 5.47 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,800 | 55.02 | 5.09 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,500 | 52.45 | 5.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 70.40 | 5.87 |
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $4,700 | 27.49 | 5.85 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,300 | 30.52 | 5.76 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,700 | 26.79 | 5.70 |
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.