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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $7,200 | 40.42 | 5.61 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,500 | 40.33 | 4.25 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $8,400 | 39.49 | 4.70 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,200 | 39.35 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talen Horton-Tucker | UTA | $5,100 | 32.15 | 6.30 |
| Tre Jones | SAS | $4,800 | 27.22 | 5.67 |
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $7,200 | 40.42 | 5.61 |
| Cole Anthony | ORL | $5,200 | 27.02 | 5.20 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $8,500 | 41.14 | 4.84 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,500 | 40.33 | 4.25 |
| Devin Vassell | SAS | $6,800 | 29.36 | 4.32 |
| Jordan Clarkson | UTA | $5,400 | 28.11 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hawkins | NOP | $4,600 | 24.05 | 5.23 |
| Jordan Clarkson | UTA | $5,400 | 28.11 | 5.21 |
| Cole Anthony | ORL | $5,200 | 27.02 | 5.20 |
| Jalen Suggs | ORL | $5,000 | 24.94 | 4.99 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $9,000 | 43.74 | 4.86 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,200 | 39.35 | 4.80 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $6,700 | 34.42 | 5.14 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $6,500 | 33.17 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $6,700 | 34.42 | 5.14 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $6,500 | 33.17 | 5.10 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $5,800 | 28.35 | 4.89 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $9,000 | 43.74 | 4.86 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $10,800 | 47.23 | 4.37 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $9,000 | 43.74 | 4.86 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,700 | 39.30 | 4.52 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $7,900 | 37.94 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | UTA | $5,600 | 27.67 | 4.94 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $5,800 | 28.35 | 4.89 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $9,000 | 43.74 | 4.86 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $7,900 | 37.94 | 4.80 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,500 | 53.81 | 4.68 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,700 | 39.30 | 4.52 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $7,900 | 37.94 | 4.80 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NOP | $5,900 | 35.70 | 6.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | NOP | $5,900 | 35.70 | 6.05 |
| Zach Collins | SAS | $6,300 | 33.01 | 5.24 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,800 | 34.33 | 5.05 |
| John Collins | UTA | $5,600 | 27.67 | 4.94 |
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.