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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland | CLE | $8,700 | 46.13 | 5.30 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,300 | 45.40 | 4.88 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,300 | 42.78 | 5.15 |
| Jrue Holiday | MIL | $8,800 | 39.24 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Smith Jr. | CHA | $4,000 | 25.17 | 6.29 |
| Saben Lee | PHX | $3,700 | 22.37 | 6.05 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $6,100 | 34.09 | 5.59 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $8,700 | 46.13 | 5.30 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,100 | 43.31 | 4.76 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,300 | 42.78 | 5.15 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,200 | 41.30 | 4.49 |
| Terry Rozier | CHA | $7,600 | 35.55 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $5,300 | 33.15 | 6.25 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $6,100 | 34.09 | 5.59 |
| Kevin Huerter | SAC | $5,500 | 29.38 | 5.34 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $6,600 | 34.25 | 5.19 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,100 | 43.31 | 4.76 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $8,400 | 42.56 | 5.07 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,200 | 41.30 | 4.49 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,400 | 41.14 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $1,000 | 6.99 | 6.99 |
| Joe Wieskamp | TOR | $1,400 | 9.11 | 6.51 |
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $5,300 | 33.15 | 6.25 |
| Kyle Anderson | MIN | $5,900 | 35.05 | 5.94 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $9,000 | 45.66 | 5.07 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $8,400 | 42.56 | 5.07 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,400 | 41.14 | 4.90 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $7,700 | 35.13 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Young | TOR | $1,000 | 9.36 | 9.36 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $1,000 | 6.99 | 6.99 |
| Chris Boucher | TOR | $2,400 | 15.42 | 6.43 |
| Kyle Anderson | MIN | $5,900 | 35.05 | 5.94 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,500 | 54.67 | 5.21 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,800 | 47.38 | 4.83 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $9,000 | 45.66 | 5.07 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,100 | 38.94 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kornet | BOS | $1,000 | 9.71 | 9.71 |
| Thaddeus Young | TOR | $1,000 | 9.36 | 9.36 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,500 | 35.15 | 6.39 |
| Jock Landale | PHX | $3,000 | 17.18 | 5.73 |
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.