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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,800 | 46.97 | 4.79 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,600 | 43.88 | 4.57 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $9,000 | 43.40 | 4.82 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,700 | 43.31 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalano Banton | POR | $3,300 | 26.07 | 7.90 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $3,500 | 23.86 | 6.82 |
| Ryan Rollins | MIL | $4,300 | 24.93 | 5.80 |
| Terance Mann | ATL | $3,300 | 17.68 | 5.36 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,800 | 45.50 | 4.64 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,700 | 43.31 | 4.46 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,700 | 42.84 | 4.92 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $7,500 | 39.28 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalano Banton | POR | $3,300 | 26.07 | 7.90 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,100 | 23.38 | 5.70 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,100 | 17.62 | 5.68 |
| Buddy Hield | GSW | $3,700 | 20.47 | 5.53 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,100 | 43.61 | 5.38 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,700 | 42.84 | 4.92 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $7,300 | 40.62 | 5.56 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,600 | 40.05 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,100 | 23.38 | 5.70 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,100 | 17.62 | 5.68 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $7,300 | 40.62 | 5.56 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,900 | 38.03 | 5.51 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 58.49 | 4.83 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,900 | 47.62 | 4.81 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,100 | 43.61 | 5.38 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $7,300 | 40.62 | 5.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precious Achiuwa | NYK | $3,300 | 26.82 | 8.13 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | SAS | $3,400 | 19.46 | 5.72 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $7,300 | 40.62 | 5.56 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $5,000 | 27.49 | 5.50 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 59.06 | 4.72 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 58.49 | 4.83 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $7,600 | 38.49 | 5.06 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $6,600 | 37.84 | 5.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precious Achiuwa | NYK | $3,300 | 26.82 | 8.13 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $6,600 | 37.84 | 5.73 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | SAS | $3,400 | 19.46 | 5.72 |
| Quinten Post | GSW | $3,600 | 20.45 | 5.68 |
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.