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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,900 | 52.33 | 5.29 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,200 | 47.28 | 5.14 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,000 | 47.04 | 5.23 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $9,400 | 46.25 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Jones | CHI | $4,000 | 26.32 | 6.58 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,900 | 52.33 | 5.29 |
| Tyus Jones | ORL | $3,700 | 19.34 | 5.23 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,000 | 47.04 | 5.23 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,000 | 47.04 | 5.23 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 46.01 | 4.95 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,600 | 44.28 | 4.61 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $7,900 | 36.13 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $3,200 | 19.20 | 6.00 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,000 | 47.04 | 5.23 |
| Keyonte George | UTA | $6,100 | 31.60 | 5.18 |
| Collin Sexton | CHA | $5,300 | 27.17 | 5.13 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,500 | 40.81 | 4.80 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,100 | 40.72 | 5.03 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,400 | 40.13 | 4.78 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,900 | 38.34 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Washington | DAL | $3,000 | 26.71 | 8.90 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $3,000 | 18.09 | 6.03 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $3,200 | 19.20 | 6.00 |
| Ryan Dunn | PHX | $4,300 | 23.09 | 5.37 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 57.97 | 5.22 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,700 | 49.75 | 5.13 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,900 | 45.82 | 5.15 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,200 | 42.98 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Washington | DAL | $3,000 | 26.71 | 8.90 |
| Ryan Dunn | PHX | $4,300 | 23.09 | 5.37 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | LAC | $3,000 | 15.83 | 5.28 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $3,500 | 18.46 | 5.28 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 57.97 | 5.22 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,900 | 53.28 | 4.89 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,700 | 49.75 | 5.13 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,800 | 41.52 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $3,500 | 18.46 | 5.28 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 57.97 | 5.22 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $5,500 | 28.57 | 5.19 |
| Jock Landale | MEM | $4,000 | 20.73 | 5.18 |
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.