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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,900 | 46.99 | 4.75 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,500 | 37.79 | 4.45 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,300 | 37.77 | 4.55 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,100 | 36.18 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,400 | 33.71 | 6.24 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,500 | 22.88 | 5.08 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $7,000 | 35.48 | 5.07 |
| Jose Alvarado | NOP | $3,300 | 16.45 | 4.98 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 45.03 | 4.84 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,000 | 44.68 | 4.96 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,400 | 33.71 | 6.24 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $7,300 | 31.71 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myron Gardner | MIA | $3,100 | 20.57 | 6.64 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,400 | 33.71 | 6.24 |
| Sion James | CHA | $2,200 | 11.90 | 5.41 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,200 | 22.55 | 5.37 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,000 | 44.68 | 4.96 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,500 | 37.79 | 4.45 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $9,200 | 35.25 | 3.83 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,300 | 31.64 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myron Gardner | MIA | $3,100 | 20.57 | 6.64 |
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $4,100 | 22.64 | 5.52 |
| Sion James | CHA | $2,200 | 11.90 | 5.41 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,200 | 22.55 | 5.37 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,000 | 48.99 | 4.90 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,100 | 43.60 | 4.79 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,900 | 41.06 | 4.61 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $7,900 | 38.51 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $3,300 | 24.15 | 7.32 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $6,000 | 34.61 | 5.77 |
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $4,100 | 22.64 | 5.52 |
| Mouhamed Gueye | ATL | $4,100 | 21.81 | 5.32 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,600 | 48.72 | 5.08 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,200 | 46.34 | 4.14 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,100 | 43.60 | 4.79 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,900 | 41.06 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $3,300 | 24.15 | 7.32 |
| Mouhamed Gueye | ATL | $4,100 | 21.81 | 5.32 |
| Jock Landale | MEM | $6,400 | 33.52 | 5.24 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,100 | 20.92 | 5.10 |
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.