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 | 52.19 | 5.33 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,600 | 47.45 | 4.48 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,800 | 46.82 | 4.78 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $8,800 | 37.43 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terance Mann | ATL | $2,600 | 16.33 | 6.28 |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | MEM | $4,600 | 25.21 | 5.48 |
| Delon Wright | NYK | $4,000 | 21.78 | 5.45 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $4,000 | 21.61 | 5.40 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 47.61 | 5.01 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,900 | 37.92 | 4.80 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $8,800 | 37.43 | 4.25 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $8,000 | 37.43 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,600 | 21.45 | 5.96 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | LAC | $3,900 | 23.19 | 5.95 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DET | $4,500 | 24.50 | 5.45 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $3,400 | 17.32 | 5.09 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,200 | 42.00 | 4.56 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $8,800 | 39.24 | 4.46 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $7,800 | 36.60 | 4.69 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $7,600 | 29.89 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terance Mann | ATL | $2,600 | 16.33 | 6.28 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,600 | 21.45 | 5.96 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | LAC | $3,900 | 23.19 | 5.95 |
| Jaylen Wells | MEM | $3,100 | 17.95 | 5.79 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 58.06 | 4.68 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,200 | 42.00 | 4.56 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,400 | 41.36 | 4.40 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,700 | 39.38 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,200 | 22.33 | 5.32 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $5,400 | 28.51 | 5.28 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,400 | 37.30 | 5.04 |
| Georges Niang | ATL | $3,400 | 17.12 | 5.04 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 58.06 | 4.68 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $10,400 | 45.75 | 4.40 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,100 | 40.45 | 4.99 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,700 | 39.38 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Stewart | DET | $3,300 | 23.46 | 7.11 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,700 | 38.05 | 5.68 |
| Adem Bona | PHI | $5,200 | 29.20 | 5.62 |
| Kel’el Ware | MIA | $6,200 | 34.58 | 5.58 |
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.