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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 54.59 | 5.87 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,700 | 51.32 | 4.80 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,300 | 51.10 | 4.96 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,300 | 48.48 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 54.59 | 5.87 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $5,400 | 30.61 | 5.67 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $4,200 | 23.41 | 5.57 |
| Ryan Rollins | MIL | $3,600 | 19.79 | 5.50 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 54.59 | 5.87 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAS | $8,200 | 44.48 | 5.42 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,300 | 41.39 | 4.99 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,400 | 40.94 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 54.59 | 5.87 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $5,400 | 30.61 | 5.67 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $4,200 | 23.41 | 5.57 |
| Moses Moody | GSW | $4,300 | 23.71 | 5.51 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,500 | 43.47 | 5.11 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,200 | 42.96 | 4.67 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,700 | 42.60 | 4.90 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,400 | 40.94 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $5,300 | 29.76 | 5.61 |
| Moses Moody | GSW | $4,300 | 23.71 | 5.51 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $5,400 | 29.66 | 5.49 |
| Kyle Kuzma | MIL | $6,900 | 36.81 | 5.34 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 46.26 | 4.02 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,500 | 43.47 | 5.11 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,400 | 42.96 | 5.11 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,100 | 42.44 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $4,500 | 25.33 | 5.63 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $5,300 | 29.76 | 5.61 |
| Kyle Kuzma | MIL | $6,900 | 36.81 | 5.34 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,100 | 42.44 | 5.24 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,800 | 53.70 | 5.48 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,500 | 50.70 | 5.34 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 46.26 | 4.02 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,400 | 42.96 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $4,300 | 26.42 | 6.14 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,700 | 36.92 | 5.51 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,800 | 53.70 | 5.48 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,500 | 50.70 | 5.34 |
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.