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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,600 | 52.22 | 4.93 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,100 | 49.35 | 4.89 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,500 | 47.85 | 5.04 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,000 | 46.89 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Burks | MIA | $3,300 | 21.10 | 6.39 |
| Terry Rozier | MIA | $4,300 | 25.40 | 5.91 |
| Luke Kennard | MEM | $4,500 | 26.43 | 5.87 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,800 | 36.93 | 5.43 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | SAC | $7,800 | 39.69 | 5.09 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,600 | 39.41 | 5.19 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $7,700 | 37.53 | 4.87 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,300 | 37.33 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $3,000 | 22.73 | 7.58 |
| Alec Burks | MIA | $3,300 | 21.10 | 6.39 |
| Terry Rozier | MIA | $4,300 | 25.40 | 5.91 |
| Luke Kennard | MEM | $4,500 | 26.43 | 5.87 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $8,100 | 40.93 | 5.05 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $7,600 | 39.73 | 5.23 |
| Zach LaVine | SAC | $7,800 | 39.69 | 5.09 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,400 | 37.19 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $3,000 | 22.73 | 7.58 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $5,400 | 31.78 | 5.89 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $5,300 | 30.75 | 5.80 |
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $3,600 | 20.54 | 5.71 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,400 | 44.72 | 5.32 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $8,000 | 43.95 | 5.49 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $8,100 | 40.93 | 5.05 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $8,500 | 40.47 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $5,100 | 30.62 | 6.00 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $5,400 | 31.78 | 5.89 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $5,300 | 30.75 | 5.80 |
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $3,600 | 20.54 | 5.71 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,400 | 44.72 | 5.32 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $8,000 | 43.95 | 5.49 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $7,900 | 38.11 | 4.82 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $6,800 | 36.09 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jock Landale | HOU | $3,000 | 20.46 | 6.82 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | SAC | $5,400 | 33.67 | 6.24 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $5,100 | 30.62 | 6.00 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $6,100 | 35.02 | 5.74 |
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.