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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,700 | 48.85 | 5.04 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,500 | 45.17 | 4.75 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,600 | 43.35 | 4.52 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,700 | 39.01 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Black | ORL | $4,400 | 24.18 | 5.49 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $5,400 | 28.68 | 5.31 |
| Keyonte George | UTA | $5,800 | 29.72 | 5.12 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,700 | 48.85 | 5.04 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,600 | 43.35 | 4.52 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $6,900 | 34.21 | 4.96 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,200 | 33.32 | 4.63 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $6,700 | 31.47 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Black | ORL | $4,400 | 24.18 | 5.49 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $5,400 | 28.68 | 5.31 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $4,100 | 21.65 | 5.28 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $6,900 | 34.21 | 4.96 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,100 | 52.40 | 5.19 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $9,100 | 41.80 | 4.59 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,900 | 41.19 | 4.63 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,100 | 34.88 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $4,100 | 21.65 | 5.28 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,100 | 52.40 | 5.19 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $4,600 | 22.84 | 4.97 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $6,900 | 34.21 | 4.96 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,100 | 52.40 | 5.19 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $9,100 | 41.80 | 4.59 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,900 | 41.19 | 4.63 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,300 | 37.34 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Williams | CHA | $5,000 | 27.07 | 5.41 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,100 | 52.40 | 5.19 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,200 | 31.33 | 5.05 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,300 | 26.68 | 5.03 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $11,100 | 51.71 | 4.66 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $8,100 | 41.89 | 5.17 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,300 | 37.34 | 4.50 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,600 | 33.55 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Williams | CHA | $5,000 | 27.07 | 5.41 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $8,100 | 41.89 | 5.17 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,600 | 33.55 | 5.08 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,300 | 26.68 | 5.03 |
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.