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 | $9,200 | 49.87 | 5.42 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $7,600 | 43.76 | 5.76 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $7,400 | 38.10 | 5.15 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $6,700 | 36.09 | 5.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby White | CHI | $4,800 | 28.05 | 5.84 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $7,600 | 43.76 | 5.76 |
| Talen Horton-Tucker | UTA | $5,000 | 28.52 | 5.70 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHX | $4,400 | 24.47 | 5.56 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 47.15 | 5.07 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,000 | 46.23 | 5.78 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,500 | 39.05 | 4.59 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $8,700 | 36.47 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $5,100 | 32.31 | 6.34 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,000 | 46.23 | 5.78 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $5,300 | 29.18 | 5.51 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | TOR | $5,100 | 27.66 | 5.42 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 47.15 | 5.07 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,000 | 46.23 | 5.78 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,900 | 46.00 | 5.17 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,500 | 39.77 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $5,100 | 32.31 | 6.34 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,000 | 46.23 | 5.78 |
| Deni Avdija | WAS | $5,300 | 30.60 | 5.77 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $5,000 | 28.60 | 5.72 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,700 | 48.69 | 5.02 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,900 | 46.00 | 5.17 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,600 | 42.79 | 4.46 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,400 | 42.55 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | WAS | $5,300 | 30.60 | 5.77 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $5,000 | 28.60 | 5.72 |
| Isaiah Stewart | DET | $5,200 | 28.04 | 5.39 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,500 | 39.77 | 5.30 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,700 | 50.39 | 4.71 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,600 | 42.79 | 4.46 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,400 | 42.55 | 5.07 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,700 | 42.22 | 5.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Tillman | MEM | $5,300 | 30.78 | 5.81 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NOP | $5,800 | 31.95 | 5.51 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $5,900 | 32.37 | 5.49 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,700 | 42.22 | 5.48 |
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.