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 | $9,900 | 52.14 | 5.27 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,500 | 49.47 | 4.71 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,800 | 42.41 | 4.82 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $9,200 | 42.19 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Jerome | CLE | $4,700 | 35.32 | 7.51 |
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $3,900 | 27.71 | 7.10 |
| Terance Mann | ATL | $3,300 | 19.71 | 5.97 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $4,800 | 28.67 | 5.97 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 44.77 | 4.71 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,300 | 35.49 | 4.28 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $7,800 | 34.62 | 4.44 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $5,700 | 32.03 | 5.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $3,300 | 22.13 | 6.71 |
| Antonio Reeves | NOP | $4,000 | 26.45 | 6.61 |
| Lester Quinones | NOP | $3,100 | 19.98 | 6.45 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $5,700 | 32.03 | 5.62 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $5,700 | 32.03 | 5.62 |
| De’Andre Hunter | CLE | $4,300 | 29.44 | 6.85 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $6,700 | 27.44 | 4.10 |
| Keion Brooks Jr. | NOP | $4,100 | 26.58 | 6.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Andre Hunter | CLE | $4,300 | 29.44 | 6.85 |
| Antonio Reeves | NOP | $4,000 | 26.45 | 6.61 |
| Keion Brooks Jr. | NOP | $4,100 | 26.58 | 6.48 |
| Jamal Cain | NOP | $3,200 | 20.57 | 6.43 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,700 | 61.99 | 4.88 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,600 | 38.91 | 5.12 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,900 | 35.79 | 4.53 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,200 | 34.67 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precious Achiuwa | NYK | $3,300 | 25.65 | 7.77 |
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | NOP | $3,300 | 24.53 | 7.43 |
| Karlo Matkovic | NOP | $4,600 | 32.33 | 7.03 |
| De’Andre Hunter | CLE | $4,300 | 29.44 | 6.85 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,700 | 61.99 | 4.88 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,700 | 47.19 | 4.86 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $8,400 | 39.73 | 4.73 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,700 | 36.94 | 5.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precious Achiuwa | NYK | $3,300 | 25.65 | 7.77 |
| Karlo Matkovic | NOP | $4,600 | 32.33 | 7.03 |
| Kylor Kelley | NOP | $3,000 | 18.12 | 6.04 |
| Zach Edey | MEM | $5,500 | 31.43 | 5.71 |
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.