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 | $10,100 | 49.27 | 4.88 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,200 | 46.49 | 5.05 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,100 | 44.68 | 4.91 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,800 | 43.70 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | MEM | $3,400 | 28.93 | 8.51 |
| Killian Hayes | BKN | $4,300 | 23.39 | 5.44 |
| Carlton Carrington | WAS | $5,400 | 28.00 | 5.19 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,200 | 46.49 | 5.05 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | SAS | $8,700 | 40.74 | 4.68 |
| Zach LaVine | SAC | $7,800 | 39.13 | 5.02 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $7,500 | 35.30 | 4.71 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,500 | 34.73 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Hield | GSW | $3,800 | 23.60 | 6.21 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $6,000 | 31.79 | 5.30 |
| Carlton Carrington | WAS | $5,400 | 28.00 | 5.19 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | MIL | $3,700 | 19.04 | 5.15 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,400 | 40.54 | 4.83 |
| Zach LaVine | SAC | $7,800 | 39.13 | 5.02 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,100 | 38.93 | 5.48 |
| Paul George | PHI | $7,200 | 34.93 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Konchar | MEM | $3,000 | 25.33 | 8.44 |
| Buddy Hield | GSW | $3,800 | 23.60 | 6.21 |
| Dillon Brooks | HOU | $4,800 | 27.40 | 5.71 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,100 | 38.93 | 5.48 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 53.64 | 4.97 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $9,600 | 43.12 | 4.49 |
| PJ Washington | DAL | $7,200 | 35.29 | 4.90 |
| Paul George | PHI | $7,200 | 34.93 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,400 | 33.64 | 6.23 |
| Dillon Brooks | HOU | $4,800 | 27.40 | 5.71 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $2,200 | 12.49 | 5.68 |
| Keegan Murray | SAC | $5,100 | 26.90 | 5.28 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 53.64 | 4.97 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,500 | 45.63 | 4.80 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,700 | 42.31 | 4.86 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $9,400 | 36.27 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Edey | MEM | $4,400 | 27.84 | 6.33 |
| Quinten Post | GSW | $3,600 | 20.14 | 5.60 |
| Isaiah Stewart | DET | $3,200 | 17.50 | 5.47 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,400 | 34.29 | 5.36 |
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.