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 | $10,500 | 51.18 | 4.87 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,900 | 46.71 | 5.25 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,100 | 42.78 | 4.70 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,300 | 42.40 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $4,900 | 30.97 | 6.32 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $7,900 | 42.24 | 5.35 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,900 | 46.71 | 5.25 |
| Devin Vassell | SAS | $7,500 | 38.79 | 5.17 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,700 | 43.78 | 4.51 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $8,800 | 39.33 | 4.47 |
| Devin Vassell | SAS | $7,500 | 38.79 | 5.17 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,800 | 38.70 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $4,900 | 30.97 | 6.32 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | NYK | $6,900 | 37.44 | 5.43 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,200 | 37.76 | 5.25 |
| Devin Vassell | SAS | $7,500 | 38.79 | 5.17 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 49.91 | 5.15 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,700 | 43.78 | 4.51 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,700 | 41.02 | 4.71 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,800 | 38.70 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hayward | OKC | $3,600 | 23.13 | 6.42 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $5,000 | 28.08 | 5.62 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | NYK | $6,900 | 37.44 | 5.43 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,200 | 37.76 | 5.25 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 59.06 | 5.14 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 49.91 | 5.15 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $8,000 | 47.80 | 5.98 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,700 | 41.02 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hayward | OKC | $3,600 | 23.13 | 6.42 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $8,000 | 47.80 | 5.98 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $5,000 | 28.08 | 5.62 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,600 | 36.78 | 5.57 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 59.06 | 5.14 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,400 | 56.69 | 5.45 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,600 | 54.42 | 5.13 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $8,000 | 47.80 | 5.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $8,000 | 47.80 | 5.98 |
| Luke Kornet | BOS | $4,000 | 22.76 | 5.69 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,400 | 56.69 | 5.45 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 59.06 | 5.14 |
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.