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 | 50.38 | 4.94 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,900 | 50.06 | 4.59 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,900 | 42.97 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $6,400 | 31.65 | 4.95 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 43.79 | 4.76 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $8,300 | 35.98 | 4.33 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,300 | 34.69 | 4.18 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,300 | 34.07 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,300 | 33.25 | 5.28 |
| Cedric Coward | MEM | $5,500 | 29.02 | 5.28 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $6,400 | 31.65 | 4.95 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $6,200 | 30.49 | 4.92 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,200 | 42.19 | 5.15 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,900 | 41.33 | 5.23 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,800 | 38.96 | 4.43 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,400 | 35.42 | 5.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,400 | 35.42 | 5.53 |
| Cedric Coward | MEM | $5,500 | 29.02 | 5.28 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $5,300 | 27.91 | 5.27 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,900 | 41.33 | 5.23 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,800 | 58.84 | 4.60 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,700 | 45.21 | 5.20 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,400 | 44.63 | 5.31 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,200 | 42.11 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trendon Watford | PHI | $4,100 | 27.57 | 6.72 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,400 | 44.63 | 5.31 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $5,300 | 27.91 | 5.27 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,700 | 45.21 | 5.20 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $10,400 | 43.87 | 4.22 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,600 | 42.82 | 5.63 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,900 | 37.85 | 4.79 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $6,900 | 32.79 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,600 | 42.82 | 5.63 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,400 | 26.49 | 4.91 |
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $4,500 | 21.99 | 4.89 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,100 | 29.71 | 4.87 |
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.