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 | $9,400 | 41.96 | 4.46 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,200 | 39.31 | 4.79 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $9,800 | 37.19 | 3.79 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,200 | 35.83 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Jerome | MEM | $4,000 | 24.68 | 6.17 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $4,900 | 27.38 | 5.59 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $7,100 | 35.13 | 4.95 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,200 | 39.31 | 4.79 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 43.55 | 4.68 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $6,700 | 31.87 | 4.76 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $8,400 | 31.39 | 3.74 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $6,200 | 29.55 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Jerome | MEM | $4,000 | 24.68 | 6.17 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $4,900 | 27.38 | 5.59 |
| Cedric Coward | MEM | $5,400 | 26.64 | 4.93 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $6,200 | 29.55 | 4.77 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,000 | 44.57 | 4.95 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $8,800 | 36.33 | 4.13 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $8,200 | 33.25 | 4.06 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $6,000 | 27.95 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,000 | 44.57 | 4.95 |
| Jaylen Wells | MEM | $4,100 | 19.44 | 4.74 |
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | $5,600 | 26.46 | 4.73 |
| Kobe Sanders | LAC | $3,800 | 17.92 | 4.72 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 43.98 | 4.78 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,600 | 39.28 | 4.57 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,300 | 39.27 | 4.73 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $9,600 | 35.76 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Huff | IND | $4,300 | 22.45 | 5.22 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,300 | 31.94 | 5.07 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,400 | 31.55 | 4.93 |
| John Collins | LAC | $5,300 | 25.93 | 4.89 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,700 | 47.89 | 4.94 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 43.98 | 4.78 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,600 | 39.28 | 4.57 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,400 | 37.46 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Huff | IND | $4,300 | 22.45 | 5.22 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,300 | 31.94 | 5.07 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,400 | 37.46 | 5.06 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,700 | 47.89 | 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.