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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,000 | 52.52 | 5.84 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,900 | 46.41 | 5.21 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,100 | 44.67 | 4.91 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,300 | 44.40 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Goodwin | MEM | $4,600 | 29.35 | 6.38 |
| Malachi Flynn | DET | $4,500 | 28.08 | 6.24 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,000 | 52.52 | 5.84 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $5,500 | 30.37 | 5.52 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,000 | 52.52 | 5.84 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 47.81 | 5.14 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,400 | 41.21 | 4.38 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $8,800 | 39.28 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $4,400 | 25.83 | 5.87 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,000 | 52.52 | 5.84 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $4,600 | 25.97 | 5.65 |
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $4,500 | 24.95 | 5.55 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 47.81 | 5.14 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 45.10 | 4.65 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,200 | 42.59 | 5.19 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,400 | 40.62 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake LaRavia | MEM | $4,500 | 28.56 | 6.35 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $4,400 | 25.83 | 5.87 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $4,600 | 25.97 | 5.65 |
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $4,500 | 24.95 | 5.55 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 45.10 | 4.65 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,100 | 44.70 | 4.91 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,200 | 42.59 | 5.19 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | BOS | $7,900 | 42.20 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake LaRavia | MEM | $4,500 | 28.56 | 6.35 |
| Lamar Stevens | MEM | $3,900 | 24.18 | 6.20 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $6,600 | 38.18 | 5.78 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | SAS | $4,000 | 21.66 | 5.41 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,000 | 53.61 | 4.87 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,400 | 47.83 | 4.60 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,700 | 43.98 | 5.05 |
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $8,000 | 43.39 | 5.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Jemison | MEM | $3,200 | 22.57 | 7.05 |
| Lamar Stevens | MEM | $3,900 | 24.18 | 6.20 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $6,600 | 38.18 | 5.78 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $5,900 | 32.91 | 5.58 |
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.