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 | $11,000 | 52.15 | 4.74 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,800 | 50.14 | 5.12 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,800 | 46.46 | 4.74 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $8,700 | 46.45 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Pickett | DEN | $3,200 | 26.60 | 8.31 |
| Chris Paul | SAS | $4,300 | 25.37 | 5.90 |
| Cason Wallace | OKC | $4,400 | 25.61 | 5.82 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $7,500 | 43.23 | 5.76 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,800 | 42.46 | 4.82 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $7,700 | 41.71 | 5.42 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,700 | 38.45 | 4.99 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,200 | 38.30 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Pickett | DEN | $3,200 | 26.60 | 8.31 |
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $3,400 | 22.90 | 6.73 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $3,900 | 23.19 | 5.95 |
| Cason Wallace | OKC | $4,400 | 25.61 | 5.82 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,500 | 49.86 | 4.75 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,300 | 40.75 | 4.38 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $8,400 | 40.57 | 4.83 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,600 | 39.11 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Tyson | DEN | $3,000 | 23.62 | 7.87 |
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $3,400 | 22.90 | 6.73 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAS | $3,600 | 22.99 | 6.39 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $3,900 | 23.19 | 5.95 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,500 | 49.86 | 4.75 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,600 | 44.01 | 4.58 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,300 | 43.34 | 5.22 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $9,200 | 40.75 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeke Nnaji | DEN | $3,100 | 24.74 | 7.98 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | SAS | $3,500 | 22.49 | 6.43 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAS | $3,600 | 22.99 | 6.39 |
| Vlatko Cancar | DEN | $3,000 | 16.36 | 5.45 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,500 | 48.14 | 5.07 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $10,400 | 47.52 | 4.57 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,700 | 44.82 | 5.15 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,300 | 43.34 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeke Nnaji | DEN | $3,100 | 24.74 | 7.98 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | SAS | $3,500 | 22.49 | 6.43 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DEN | $4,500 | 28.20 | 6.27 |
| Paul Reed | DET | $3,100 | 18.61 | 6.00 |
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.