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 | 45.80 | 4.98 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $7,900 | 35.49 | 4.49 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,800 | 35.15 | 5.17 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $6,700 | 32.09 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,800 | 35.15 | 5.17 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,200 | 45.80 | 4.98 |
| Lonzo Ball | CLE | $4,600 | 22.10 | 4.80 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $6,700 | 32.09 | 4.79 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,800 | 48.16 | 4.91 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 43.71 | 4.70 |
| Coby White | CHI | $6,800 | 35.75 | 5.26 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $6,200 | 26.32 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby White | CHI | $6,800 | 35.75 | 5.26 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,800 | 48.16 | 4.91 |
| Lonzo Ball | CLE | $4,600 | 22.10 | 4.80 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,800 | 22.97 | 4.79 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $6,500 | 29.97 | 4.61 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $6,200 | 26.32 | 4.24 |
| Jaylen Wells | MEM | $5,200 | 24.61 | 4.73 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,800 | 22.97 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $3,200 | 16.38 | 5.12 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,800 | 22.97 | 4.79 |
| Jaylen Wells | MEM | $5,200 | 24.61 | 4.73 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $6,500 | 29.97 | 4.61 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $9,000 | 43.78 | 4.86 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,900 | 33.40 | 4.84 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $6,400 | 31.21 | 4.88 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,700 | 30.89 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $5,600 | 27.61 | 4.93 |
| Dean Wade | CLE | $4,100 | 20.11 | 4.91 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $3,500 | 17.12 | 4.89 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $6,400 | 31.21 | 4.88 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,900 | 33.40 | 4.84 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $6,600 | 31.53 | 4.78 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $6,400 | 31.21 | 4.88 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,700 | 30.89 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,100 | 30.38 | 4.98 |
| Dean Wade | CLE | $4,100 | 20.11 | 4.91 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $3,500 | 17.12 | 4.89 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $6,400 | 31.21 | 4.88 |
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.