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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,800 | 47.79 | 4.88 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,000 | 47.42 | 5.93 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,700 | 46.77 | 5.38 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,500 | 44.75 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $3,900 | 25.84 | 6.63 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,000 | 47.42 | 5.93 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,700 | 46.77 | 5.38 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $5,200 | 27.37 | 5.26 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,300 | 33.89 | 4.64 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $6,200 | 33.88 | 5.46 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $7,000 | 33.50 | 4.79 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $7,500 | 33.49 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $3,900 | 25.84 | 6.63 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $6,200 | 33.88 | 5.46 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $5,200 | 27.37 | 5.26 |
| Dennis Schroder | GSW | $4,900 | 25.27 | 5.16 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,000 | 47.42 | 5.93 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $7,200 | 36.83 | 5.12 |
| Andrew Wiggins | GSW | $6,800 | 34.52 | 5.08 |
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $5,700 | 31.53 | 5.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,000 | 47.42 | 5.93 |
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $5,700 | 31.53 | 5.53 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,200 | 22.79 | 5.43 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $7,200 | 36.83 | 5.12 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 57.05 | 4.88 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,000 | 47.35 | 4.73 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $7,200 | 36.83 | 5.12 |
| Andrew Wiggins | GSW | $6,800 | 34.52 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $5,700 | 31.53 | 5.53 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,200 | 22.79 | 5.43 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $7,200 | 36.83 | 5.12 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $4,600 | 23.47 | 5.10 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 57.05 | 4.88 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,500 | 53.53 | 5.10 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,000 | 42.35 | 4.71 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $6,600 | 31.94 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Eubanks | UTA | $4,100 | 27.05 | 6.60 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,500 | 53.53 | 5.10 |
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $6,300 | 31.29 | 4.97 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $6,000 | 29.79 | 4.97 |
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.