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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,900 | 53.32 | 5.39 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,900 | 52.00 | 4.77 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,800 | 41.49 | 4.71 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAS | $9,000 | 41.38 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajay Mitchell | OKC | $5,700 | 37.22 | 6.53 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,900 | 53.32 | 5.39 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $5,700 | 29.52 | 5.18 |
| CJ McCollum | WAS | $6,600 | 33.52 | 5.08 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,400 | 47.38 | 5.04 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $8,100 | 40.39 | 4.99 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,300 | 40.19 | 5.51 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,400 | 36.56 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,300 | 40.19 | 5.51 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $5,700 | 29.38 | 5.15 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,400 | 47.38 | 5.04 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $8,100 | 40.39 | 4.99 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,300 | 46.97 | 5.05 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,400 | 37.88 | 5.12 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,700 | 36.29 | 4.71 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,900 | 33.11 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micah Peavy | NOP | $4,000 | 22.41 | 5.60 |
| Toumani Camara | POR | $5,500 | 29.41 | 5.35 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,400 | 37.88 | 5.12 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,300 | 46.97 | 5.05 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,500 | 44.32 | 4.66 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,600 | 42.97 | 4.48 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,900 | 41.51 | 4.66 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $9,100 | 40.73 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Whitmore | WAS | $3,700 | 23.84 | 6.44 |
| Micah Peavy | NOP | $4,000 | 22.41 | 5.60 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $3,500 | 18.03 | 5.15 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $4,700 | 23.86 | 5.08 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,600 | 42.97 | 4.48 |
| Derik Queen | NOP | $6,400 | 34.61 | 5.41 |
| Zach Edey | MEM | $7,200 | 33.76 | 4.69 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,200 | 32.72 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Bagley III | WAS | $3,600 | 27.70 | 7.70 |
| Tristan Vukcevic | WAS | $3,200 | 20.68 | 6.46 |
| Derik Queen | NOP | $6,400 | 34.61 | 5.41 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,200 | 32.72 | 5.28 |
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.