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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $9,500 | 49.11 | 5.17 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $10,200 | 48.75 | 4.78 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,900 | 47.27 | 4.77 |
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $8,600 | 45.97 | 5.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Alvarado | NOP | $3,800 | 26.09 | 6.86 |
| Kyle Lowry | MIA | $6,600 | 38.66 | 5.86 |
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $8,600 | 45.97 | 5.35 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $9,500 | 49.11 | 5.17 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 49.19 | 5.35 |
| Paul George | LAC | $9,000 | 47.66 | 5.30 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $9,100 | 44.29 | 4.87 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,900 | 42.73 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 49.19 | 5.35 |
| Paul George | LAC | $9,000 | 47.66 | 5.30 |
| Josh Hart | POR | $5,600 | 28.98 | 5.18 |
| Devonte’ Graham | NOP | $3,100 | 15.92 | 5.13 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $10,500 | 49.24 | 4.69 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 49.19 | 5.35 |
| Paul George | LAC | $9,000 | 47.66 | 5.30 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,400 | 42.64 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 49.19 | 5.35 |
| Paul George | LAC | $9,000 | 47.66 | 5.30 |
| Josh Hart | POR | $5,600 | 28.98 | 5.18 |
| Naji Marshall | NOP | $4,800 | 24.56 | 5.12 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $10,500 | 49.24 | 4.69 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,400 | 42.64 | 5.08 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,300 | 35.41 | 4.27 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,900 | 32.76 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naji Marshall | NOP | $4,800 | 24.56 | 5.12 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,400 | 42.64 | 5.08 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SAS | $4,500 | 22.80 | 5.07 |
| Jalen McDaniels | CHA | $4,900 | 24.72 | 5.04 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,500 | 36.98 | 4.93 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,000 | 35.46 | 5.07 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NOP | $6,700 | 34.50 | 5.15 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $6,200 | 31.85 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Hayes | NOP | $3,500 | 20.60 | 5.89 |
| Guillermo Hernangómez | NOP | $3,400 | 19.35 | 5.69 |
| Orlando Robinson | MIA | $3,200 | 17.72 | 5.54 |
| Nicolas Claxton | BKN | $6,000 | 31.18 | 5.20 |
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.
