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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,000 | 41.14 | 4.57 |
| Jalen Suggs | ORL | $6,600 | 33.44 | 5.07 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,500 | 33.39 | 4.45 |
| Anthony Black | ORL | $5,400 | 28.26 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $3,900 | 27.10 | 6.95 |
| Anthony Black | ORL | $5,400 | 28.26 | 5.23 |
| Jalen Suggs | ORL | $6,600 | 33.44 | 5.07 |
| AJ Lawson | TOR | $3,100 | 15.72 | 5.07 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,800 | 38.16 | 4.89 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,700 | 37.44 | 4.86 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,300 | 36.62 | 5.02 |
| Norman Powell | MIA | $6,800 | 34.44 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $3,500 | 21.93 | 6.27 |
| Anthony Black | ORL | $5,400 | 28.26 | 5.23 |
| Norman Powell | MIA | $6,800 | 34.44 | 5.06 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,300 | 36.62 | 5.02 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | MIA | $6,800 | 34.44 | 5.06 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,500 | 33.53 | 5.16 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | MIA | $6,200 | 24.82 | 4.00 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $3,500 | 21.93 | 6.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $3,500 | 21.93 | 6.27 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,500 | 33.53 | 5.16 |
| Norman Powell | MIA | $6,800 | 34.44 | 5.06 |
| Gradey Dick | TOR | $3,000 | 14.10 | 4.70 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,400 | 43.89 | 4.67 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,900 | 41.55 | 4.67 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,500 | 34.37 | 4.04 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIA | $6,400 | 30.26 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | MIA | $6,400 | 30.26 | 4.73 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,400 | 43.89 | 4.67 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,900 | 41.55 | 4.67 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $5,900 | 27.14 | 4.60 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,400 | 43.89 | 4.67 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,900 | 38.10 | 4.82 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,200 | 26.23 | 5.04 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $5,700 | 24.68 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,200 | 26.23 | 5.04 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,900 | 38.10 | 4.82 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,400 | 43.89 | 4.67 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $4,300 | 19.87 | 4.62 |
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.