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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,200 | 46.06 | 5.01 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,800 | 35.73 | 5.25 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $6,700 | 34.18 | 5.10 |
| Tre Jones | CHI | $4,900 | 22.68 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,800 | 35.73 | 5.25 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $6,700 | 34.18 | 5.10 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,200 | 46.06 | 5.01 |
| Lonzo Ball | CLE | $4,600 | 21.70 | 4.72 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,800 | 49.80 | 5.08 |
| Coby White | CHI | $6,800 | 34.46 | 5.07 |
| Vince Williams Jr. | MEM | $4,900 | 30.37 | 6.20 |
| Cedric Coward | MEM | $6,100 | 28.74 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Williams Jr. | MEM | $4,900 | 30.37 | 6.20 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | MEM | $4,000 | 23.03 | 5.76 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,800 | 49.80 | 5.08 |
| Coby White | CHI | $6,800 | 34.46 | 5.07 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $6,500 | 31.18 | 4.80 |
| Vince Williams Jr. | MEM | $4,900 | 30.37 | 6.20 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $6,200 | 26.32 | 4.24 |
| De’Andre Hunter | CLE | $5,800 | 25.87 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Williams Jr. | MEM | $4,900 | 30.37 | 6.20 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | MEM | $4,000 | 23.03 | 5.76 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $3,200 | 16.08 | 5.02 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,800 | 23.37 | 4.87 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $9,000 | 43.78 | 4.86 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,900 | 34.73 | 5.03 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $6,400 | 33.35 | 5.21 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,700 | 30.89 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $6,400 | 33.35 | 5.21 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,900 | 34.73 | 5.03 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $5,600 | 27.54 | 4.92 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $9,000 | 43.78 | 4.86 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,900 | 34.73 | 5.03 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $6,400 | 33.35 | 5.21 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,100 | 32.56 | 5.34 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $6,600 | 31.09 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,100 | 32.56 | 5.34 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $6,400 | 33.35 | 5.21 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,900 | 34.73 | 5.03 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $3,500 | 16.84 | 4.81 |
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.