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 | $11,500 | 52.22 | 4.54 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,600 | 47.05 | 4.44 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,500 | 47.05 | 4.95 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,700 | 45.93 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,500 | 47.05 | 4.95 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $6,000 | 29.24 | 4.87 |
| Scotty Pippen | MEM | $4,900 | 23.50 | 4.80 |
| Scoot Henderson | POR | $5,600 | 26.85 | 4.79 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,100 | 34.56 | 4.87 |
| Josh Green | CHA | $4,500 | 19.89 | 4.42 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $5,100 | 18.72 | 3.67 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $4,100 | 14.44 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,100 | 34.56 | 4.87 |
| Josh Green | CHA | $4,500 | 19.89 | 4.42 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $5,100 | 18.72 | 3.67 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $4,100 | 14.44 | 3.52 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $4,000 | 22.63 | 5.66 |
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $4,100 | 20.54 | 5.01 |
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,100 | 19.81 | 4.83 |
| Terance Mann | ATL | $4,200 | 19.50 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $4,000 | 22.63 | 5.66 |
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $4,100 | 20.54 | 5.01 |
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,100 | 19.81 | 4.83 |
| Terance Mann | ATL | $4,200 | 19.50 | 4.64 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $4,900 | 30.84 | 6.29 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $5,500 | 26.37 | 4.80 |
| Justin Edwards | PHI | $4,100 | 21.35 | 5.21 |
| KJ Martin | UTA | $4,500 | 18.71 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $4,900 | 30.84 | 6.29 |
| Justin Edwards | PHI | $4,100 | 21.35 | 5.21 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $5,500 | 26.37 | 4.80 |
| Kessler Edwards | DAL | $3,800 | 17.80 | 4.68 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Williams | CHA | $8,000 | 37.43 | 4.68 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $7,200 | 37.15 | 5.16 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,100 | 35.69 | 4.41 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $7,100 | 33.96 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | SAC | $5,700 | 33.60 | 5.89 |
| Jock Landale | HOU | $3,800 | 20.46 | 5.38 |
| Zach Edey | MEM | $5,300 | 28.10 | 5.30 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $7,200 | 37.15 | 5.16 |
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.