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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $11,400 | 53.52 | 4.69 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,400 | 52.22 | 5.02 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,600 | 43.24 | 4.08 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $7,900 | 42.90 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $7,900 | 42.90 | 5.43 |
| Jalen Suggs | ORL | $6,500 | 33.69 | 5.18 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,400 | 52.22 | 5.02 |
| Jose Alvarado | NOP | $5,600 | 26.70 | 4.77 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,200 | 44.81 | 5.46 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $7,900 | 42.90 | 5.43 |
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $9,400 | 38.49 | 4.09 |
| Dennis Schroder | BKN | $8,800 | 36.73 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,200 | 44.81 | 5.46 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $7,900 | 42.90 | 5.43 |
| Garrison Mathews | ATL | $3,300 | 17.11 | 5.18 |
| Klay Thompson | DAL | $5,800 | 25.53 | 4.40 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,200 | 44.81 | 5.46 |
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $9,400 | 38.49 | 4.09 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,400 | 35.50 | 4.80 |
| Cameron Johnson | BKN | $7,400 | 28.60 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,200 | 44.81 | 5.46 |
| Javonte Green | NOP | $4,500 | 22.94 | 5.10 |
| Simone Fontecchio | DET | $2,600 | 12.62 | 4.85 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,400 | 35.50 | 4.80 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,400 | 42.82 | 5.10 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,400 | 35.50 | 4.80 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $8,400 | 29.10 | 3.46 |
| Cameron Johnson | BKN | $7,400 | 28.60 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Washington | DAL | $5,300 | 27.50 | 5.19 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,400 | 42.82 | 5.10 |
| Javonte Green | NOP | $4,500 | 22.94 | 5.10 |
| Simone Fontecchio | DET | $2,600 | 12.62 | 4.85 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,800 | 29.94 | 3.84 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,600 | 29.84 | 5.33 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,400 | 26.97 | 4.99 |
| Yves Missi | NOP | $4,300 | 24.62 | 5.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yves Missi | NOP | $4,300 | 24.62 | 5.73 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,600 | 29.84 | 5.33 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,400 | 26.97 | 4.99 |
| Dereck Lively II | DAL | $5,100 | 24.42 | 4.79 |
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.