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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyonte George | UTA | $8,500 | 44.34 | 5.22 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,800 | 44.28 | 5.68 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,000 | 42.12 | 4.68 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,900 | 38.02 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bones Hyland | MIN | $2,200 | 14.85 | 6.75 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,800 | 44.28 | 5.68 |
| Daniss Jenkins | DET | $4,500 | 25.05 | 5.57 |
| Ryan Nembhard | DAL | $3,700 | 19.61 | 5.30 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $11,400 | 49.37 | 4.33 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $10,800 | 43.56 | 4.03 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,900 | 38.02 | 4.81 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $6,500 | 35.26 | 5.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bones Hyland | MIN | $2,200 | 14.85 | 6.75 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,800 | 27.96 | 5.82 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $6,500 | 35.26 | 5.42 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $4,700 | 24.16 | 5.14 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,600 | 48.75 | 5.08 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,800 | 47.20 | 4.82 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,800 | 44.28 | 5.68 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,000 | 35.69 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green | DET | $4,400 | 26.94 | 6.12 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,800 | 27.96 | 5.82 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,800 | 44.28 | 5.68 |
| Klay Thompson | DAL | $4,000 | 22.22 | 5.55 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $10,000 | 40.74 | 4.07 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,600 | 40.69 | 4.73 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,400 | 36.70 | 3.90 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $7,100 | 35.30 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green | DET | $4,400 | 26.94 | 6.12 |
| Klay Thompson | DAL | $4,000 | 22.22 | 5.55 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $6,300 | 32.72 | 5.19 |
| De’Andre Hunter | CLE | $4,400 | 21.93 | 4.98 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,900 | 40.25 | 5.09 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,900 | 40.05 | 4.05 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,400 | 36.70 | 3.90 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,300 | 34.87 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $4,500 | 26.32 | 5.85 |
| Paul Reed | DET | $5,500 | 28.73 | 5.22 |
| Kevin Love | UTA | $4,800 | 25.04 | 5.22 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,900 | 40.25 | 5.09 |
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.