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 | $10,800 | 48.69 | 4.51 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,400 | 46.28 | 4.92 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,400 | 46.21 | 4.92 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,100 | 44.27 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bones Hyland | LAC | $1,400 | 9.31 | 6.65 |
| Ty Jerome | CLE | $4,000 | 22.54 | 5.64 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,800 | 43.60 | 5.59 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $6,400 | 35.63 | 5.57 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,400 | 46.21 | 4.92 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,800 | 43.60 | 5.59 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $8,300 | 43.31 | 5.22 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,800 | 38.66 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Grimes | DAL | $3,700 | 20.73 | 5.60 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,800 | 43.60 | 5.59 |
| Dalano Banton | POR | $4,600 | 24.79 | 5.39 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,500 | 34.50 | 5.31 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,200 | 37.56 | 5.22 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $6,900 | 35.43 | 5.13 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,000 | 34.15 | 4.88 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $6,600 | 33.39 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Williams Jr. | MEM | $3,500 | 21.20 | 6.06 |
| Quentin Grimes | DAL | $3,700 | 20.73 | 5.60 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $5,100 | 27.40 | 5.37 |
| Dillon Brooks | HOU | $3,900 | 20.51 | 5.26 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,900 | 43.48 | 4.88 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $8,100 | 42.55 | 5.25 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,900 | 40.99 | 5.19 |
| John Collins | UTA | $9,400 | 37.82 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Williams | POR | $3,000 | 23.81 | 7.94 |
| Kobe Brown | LAC | $1,000 | 7.11 | 7.11 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $3,300 | 20.68 | 6.27 |
| Vince Williams Jr. | MEM | $3,500 | 21.20 | 6.06 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,100 | 47.60 | 5.23 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,000 | 44.97 | 5.62 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,400 | 43.37 | 5.16 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $8,500 | 41.07 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Williams | POR | $3,000 | 23.81 | 7.94 |
| Kobe Brown | LAC | $1,000 | 7.11 | 7.11 |
| Mason Plumlee | PHX | $4,400 | 29.31 | 6.66 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,000 | 44.97 | 5.62 |
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.