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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,300 | 49.57 | 5.33 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,500 | 49.19 | 5.18 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,200 | 47.11 | 5.12 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,100 | 45.25 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Dillingham | MIN | $1,000 | 6.28 | 6.28 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,000 | 18.38 | 6.13 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,400 | 25.38 | 5.77 |
| Immanuel Quickley | TOR | $6,500 | 35.08 | 5.40 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $11,200 | 49.52 | 4.42 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,700 | 41.62 | 4.78 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,700 | 37.58 | 4.88 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $8,100 | 36.84 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Dillingham | MIN | $1,000 | 6.28 | 6.28 |
| Johnny Juzang | MIN | $1,000 | 5.41 | 5.41 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $6,400 | 34.56 | 5.40 |
| Collin Sexton | CHA | $4,700 | 25.25 | 5.37 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,900 | 52.05 | 5.26 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $10,100 | 43.01 | 4.26 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,700 | 41.62 | 4.78 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,000 | 37.31 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,900 | 26.94 | 5.50 |
| Johnny Juzang | MIN | $1,000 | 5.41 | 5.41 |
| De’Anthony Melton | GSW | $3,800 | 20.00 | 5.26 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,900 | 52.05 | 5.26 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,700 | 54.86 | 5.66 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 46.11 | 4.91 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,400 | 42.98 | 5.12 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,500 | 41.99 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Smith | CHI | $5,200 | 29.83 | 5.74 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,700 | 54.86 | 5.66 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $3,800 | 21.29 | 5.60 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,900 | 26.94 | 5.50 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 46.11 | 4.91 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,000 | 44.89 | 4.99 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,600 | 43.43 | 5.05 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,500 | 41.99 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $4,000 | 24.68 | 6.17 |
| Jalen Smith | CHI | $5,200 | 29.83 | 5.74 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $3,800 | 21.29 | 5.60 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $7,200 | 38.46 | 5.34 |
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.