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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,500 | 52.56 | 5.01 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,300 | 47.34 | 4.60 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $7,700 | 32.94 | 4.28 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $6,000 | 28.00 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,500 | 52.56 | 5.01 |
| Walter Clayton | UTA | $3,000 | 14.73 | 4.91 |
| Marcus Sasser | DET | $3,900 | 19.08 | 4.89 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $6,000 | 28.00 | 4.67 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $5,700 | 25.16 | 4.41 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,400 | 19.83 | 4.51 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $3,600 | 8.63 | 2.40 |
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $3,600 | 6.06 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,400 | 19.83 | 4.51 |
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $5,700 | 25.16 | 4.41 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $3,600 | 8.63 | 2.40 |
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $3,600 | 6.06 | 1.68 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,800 | 18.18 | 4.78 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $2,400 | 14.90 | 6.21 |
| Kyle Anderson | UTA | $1,000 | 7.24 | 7.24 |
| Cody Williams | UTA | $1,800 | 6.91 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | UTA | $1,000 | 7.24 | 7.24 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $2,400 | 14.90 | 6.21 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,800 | 18.18 | 4.78 |
| Cody Williams | UTA | $1,800 | 6.91 | 3.84 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,400 | 26.40 | 4.89 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,600 | 23.05 | 5.01 |
| Taylor Hendricks | UTA | $3,200 | 16.98 | 5.31 |
| Jabari Walker | PHI | $3,700 | 6.11 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hendricks | UTA | $3,200 | 16.98 | 5.31 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,600 | 23.05 | 5.01 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,400 | 26.40 | 4.89 |
| Jabari Walker | PHI | $3,700 | 6.11 | 1.65 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,500 | 43.65 | 5.14 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,300 | 35.90 | 4.92 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,500 | 32.12 | 4.94 |
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $6,000 | 28.10 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Tshiebwe | UTA | $1,000 | 6.16 | 6.16 |
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $5,200 | 28.09 | 5.40 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,500 | 43.65 | 5.14 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,500 | 32.12 | 4.94 |
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.