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 | 54.19 | 5.16 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,800 | 49.74 | 5.08 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,500 | 49.20 | 5.18 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,600 | 46.13 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $5,300 | 29.65 | 5.59 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $5,100 | 28.30 | 5.55 |
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $3,600 | 19.07 | 5.30 |
| Dennis Schroder | SAC | $5,600 | 29.35 | 5.24 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 47.93 | 5.21 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,600 | 46.13 | 4.81 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,700 | 38.83 | 5.04 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,200 | 38.76 | 5.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $5,100 | 28.30 | 5.55 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,200 | 38.76 | 5.38 |
| Josh Okogie | HOU | $3,300 | 17.67 | 5.36 |
| Dennis Schroder | SAC | $5,600 | 29.35 | 5.24 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,200 | 39.07 | 4.76 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,400 | 36.26 | 4.90 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,000 | 31.94 | 5.32 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | MIA | $7,000 | 31.40 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Okogie | HOU | $3,300 | 17.67 | 5.36 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,000 | 31.94 | 5.32 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $5,500 | 28.98 | 5.27 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,300 | 26.70 | 5.04 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,700 | 46.61 | 4.81 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,300 | 46.32 | 4.98 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,200 | 46.02 | 5.61 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,500 | 45.40 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,200 | 46.02 | 5.61 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,800 | 32.15 | 5.54 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,000 | 31.94 | 5.32 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,100 | 43.00 | 5.31 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,500 | 65.68 | 4.87 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,700 | 46.61 | 4.81 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,800 | 40.73 | 5.22 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,900 | 39.99 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derik Queen | NOP | $5,800 | 37.12 | 6.40 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $5,600 | 32.65 | 5.83 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,200 | 34.76 | 5.61 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,800 | 32.15 | 5.54 |
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.