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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,800 | 52.66 | 5.98 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,300 | 50.38 | 5.42 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,900 | 46.83 | 5.26 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,300 | 46.17 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,800 | 52.66 | 5.98 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $4,100 | 23.39 | 5.70 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $6,800 | 38.52 | 5.66 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,000 | 44.42 | 5.55 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,000 | 44.42 | 5.55 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,500 | 43.35 | 4.56 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,000 | 35.61 | 5.09 |
| Coby White | CHI | $6,900 | 35.60 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,000 | 44.42 | 5.55 |
| Kris Dunn | LAC | $4,400 | 22.90 | 5.20 |
| Duncan Robinson | MIA | $3,900 | 20.18 | 5.17 |
| Coby White | CHI | $6,900 | 35.60 | 5.16 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,600 | 43.38 | 5.04 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,400 | 42.37 | 5.73 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $9,100 | 41.47 | 4.56 |
| Paul George | PHI | $8,300 | 38.04 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,400 | 42.37 | 5.73 |
| Dillon Brooks | HOU | $4,200 | 23.19 | 5.52 |
| Simone Fontecchio | DET | $3,000 | 16.27 | 5.42 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,400 | 34.47 | 5.39 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 58.51 | 4.88 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,600 | 43.38 | 5.04 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,400 | 42.37 | 5.73 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $9,100 | 41.47 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obi Toppin | IND | $3,900 | 23.47 | 6.02 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,400 | 42.37 | 5.73 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,200 | 40.59 | 5.64 |
| Simone Fontecchio | DET | $3,000 | 16.27 | 5.42 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 58.51 | 4.88 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,000 | 52.33 | 5.81 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,100 | 44.53 | 5.50 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,000 | 41.48 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obi Toppin | IND | $3,900 | 23.47 | 6.02 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,000 | 52.33 | 5.81 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,200 | 40.59 | 5.64 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,100 | 44.53 | 5.50 |
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.