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 | $10,500 | 52.60 | 5.01 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,200 | 50.11 | 4.91 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,900 | 49.79 | 4.57 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,900 | 42.70 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | SAC | $6,100 | 31.26 | 5.12 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,000 | 35.28 | 5.04 |
| Jalen Suggs | ORL | $4,800 | 24.16 | 5.03 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,500 | 52.60 | 5.01 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 42.94 | 4.67 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,300 | 36.21 | 4.36 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,300 | 34.07 | 4.67 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,300 | 33.23 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,300 | 33.23 | 5.27 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $6,400 | 31.65 | 4.95 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $6,200 | 30.49 | 4.92 |
| Cedric Coward | MEM | $5,500 | 26.84 | 4.88 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,200 | 42.19 | 5.15 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,800 | 38.96 | 4.43 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,900 | 38.18 | 4.83 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $7,200 | 36.81 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,400 | 35.19 | 5.50 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $5,300 | 27.73 | 5.23 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,200 | 42.19 | 5.15 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $7,200 | 36.81 | 5.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,800 | 58.84 | 4.60 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,700 | 44.93 | 5.16 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,400 | 43.88 | 5.22 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,200 | 42.11 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trendon Watford | PHI | $4,100 | 28.08 | 6.85 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $5,300 | 27.73 | 5.23 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,400 | 43.88 | 5.22 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,700 | 44.93 | 5.16 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $10,400 | 45.58 | 4.38 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,900 | 42.99 | 5.44 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $8,500 | 41.43 | 4.87 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $6,900 | 32.79 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | PHI | $4,900 | 28.26 | 5.77 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,900 | 42.99 | 5.44 |
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $3,800 | 19.06 | 5.02 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,400 | 26.49 | 4.91 |
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.