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 | $9,400 | 46.08 | 4.90 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,000 | 43.67 | 4.85 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $8,400 | 43.54 | 5.18 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,600 | 43.23 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kennard | ATL | $2,000 | 10.52 | 5.26 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $8,400 | 43.54 | 5.18 |
| Tre Johnson | WAS | $3,500 | 17.98 | 5.14 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $5,000 | 25.41 | 5.08 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 54.18 | 5.83 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $8,200 | 42.04 | 5.13 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,500 | 39.73 | 4.67 |
| Coby White | CHI | $7,400 | 36.12 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 54.18 | 5.83 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $6,300 | 35.92 | 5.70 |
| Josh Okogie | HOU | $3,600 | 19.07 | 5.30 |
| Luke Kennard | ATL | $2,000 | 10.52 | 5.26 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,600 | 41.16 | 4.79 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,500 | 39.73 | 4.67 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,700 | 33.97 | 5.07 |
| Norman Powell | MIA | $7,300 | 33.13 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SAS | $5,600 | 30.22 | 5.40 |
| Josh Okogie | HOU | $3,600 | 19.07 | 5.30 |
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $4,500 | 22.95 | 5.10 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,700 | 33.97 | 5.07 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,200 | 59.46 | 5.83 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,600 | 51.58 | 5.37 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,800 | 43.03 | 4.89 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,900 | 42.75 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,200 | 59.46 | 5.83 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,600 | 51.58 | 5.37 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,100 | 32.39 | 5.31 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,700 | 30.14 | 5.29 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,600 | 54.28 | 5.12 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,600 | 51.58 | 5.37 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,800 | 43.03 | 4.89 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,900 | 37.34 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kel’el Ware | MIA | $5,100 | 30.94 | 6.07 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,400 | 35.62 | 5.57 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,600 | 51.58 | 5.37 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,700 | 30.14 | 5.29 |
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.