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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,300 | 52.52 | 5.10 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,200 | 48.74 | 4.78 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,000 | 45.31 | 5.03 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $9,000 | 41.37 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Jerome | CLE | $3,300 | 21.74 | 6.59 |
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $4,100 | 24.75 | 6.04 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $6,700 | 37.38 | 5.58 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,300 | 40.40 | 5.53 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,000 | 45.31 | 5.03 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,800 | 42.76 | 4.86 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $7,100 | 42.50 | 5.99 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $9,000 | 41.37 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Hield | GSW | $3,600 | 26.19 | 7.28 |
| Lindy Waters III | GSW | $3,100 | 19.26 | 6.21 |
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $4,100 | 24.75 | 6.04 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $7,100 | 42.50 | 5.99 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $7,100 | 42.50 | 5.99 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,700 | 41.20 | 5.35 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,100 | 40.00 | 4.40 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,700 | 38.47 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindy Waters III | GSW | $3,100 | 19.26 | 6.21 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $7,100 | 42.50 | 5.99 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $3,800 | 22.34 | 5.88 |
| Toumani Camara | POR | $4,500 | 25.89 | 5.75 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,200 | 45.18 | 4.91 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,700 | 41.20 | 5.35 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $9,600 | 40.73 | 4.24 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,000 | 40.71 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GSW | $5,700 | 32.63 | 5.73 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $4,700 | 25.73 | 5.47 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,700 | 41.20 | 5.35 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $4,600 | 24.61 | 5.35 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,200 | 45.18 | 4.91 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,100 | 42.56 | 4.68 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,200 | 41.95 | 5.12 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $9,600 | 40.73 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $6,000 | 34.58 | 5.76 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $5,700 | 32.63 | 5.73 |
| Trayce Jackson-Davis | GSW | $5,000 | 28.44 | 5.69 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $6,400 | 36.32 | 5.67 |
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.