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 | 51.39 | 5.30 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,800 | 44.18 | 5.02 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $8,600 | 44.02 | 5.12 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $6,800 | 43.88 | 6.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Monk | SAC | $6,800 | 43.88 | 6.45 |
| Cole Anthony | ORL | $4,900 | 28.19 | 5.75 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $6,400 | 36.54 | 5.71 |
| Devin Carter | SAC | $3,100 | 17.08 | 5.51 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,800 | 44.18 | 5.02 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $6,800 | 43.88 | 6.45 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,500 | 42.21 | 4.97 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,200 | 40.29 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Monk | SAC | $6,800 | 43.88 | 6.45 |
| Keon Ellis | SAC | $3,900 | 24.77 | 6.35 |
| Cole Anthony | ORL | $4,900 | 28.19 | 5.75 |
| Malik Beasley | DET | $5,600 | 32.15 | 5.74 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,500 | 41.77 | 4.40 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,200 | 40.29 | 4.91 |
| Paul George | PHI | $7,100 | 39.59 | 5.58 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $8,000 | 36.90 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Trent Jr. | MIL | $3,300 | 18.83 | 5.71 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $3,200 | 17.87 | 5.58 |
| Paul George | PHI | $7,100 | 39.59 | 5.58 |
| Tyrese Martin | BKN | $4,000 | 21.91 | 5.48 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 58.57 | 5.18 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,300 | 44.61 | 4.80 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $9,100 | 44.42 | 4.88 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,500 | 37.00 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $4,300 | 25.66 | 5.97 |
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $3,900 | 21.96 | 5.63 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,400 | 30.17 | 5.59 |
| Precious Achiuwa | NYK | $4,500 | 25.12 | 5.58 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,100 | 60.03 | 5.41 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 58.57 | 5.18 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,300 | 46.14 | 4.96 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,300 | 44.61 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $4,300 | 25.66 | 5.97 |
| Isaiah Stewart | DET | $3,500 | 19.88 | 5.68 |
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $3,900 | 21.96 | 5.63 |
| Precious Achiuwa | NYK | $4,500 | 25.12 | 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.