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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,100 | 46.34 | 5.09 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,000 | 45.59 | 4.56 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,400 | 45.46 | 4.84 |
| James Harden | CLE | $9,000 | 41.04 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Carter | SAC | $3,800 | 23.94 | 6.30 |
| Jalen Suggs | ORL | $6,800 | 36.06 | 5.30 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,100 | 46.34 | 5.09 |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | MEM | $4,600 | 23.28 | 5.06 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,700 | 45.29 | 4.67 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 43.61 | 4.59 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $7,700 | 36.78 | 4.78 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $7,000 | 35.15 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Carter | SAC | $3,800 | 23.94 | 6.30 |
| Myron Gardner | MIA | $3,600 | 21.71 | 6.03 |
| Anfernee Simons | CHI | $5,600 | 29.00 | 5.18 |
| Nique Clifford | SAC | $5,200 | 26.81 | 5.16 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,100 | 38.35 | 4.73 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,500 | 35.22 | 4.70 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,600 | 34.03 | 5.16 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,800 | 30.96 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myron Gardner | MIA | $3,600 | 21.71 | 6.03 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,600 | 34.03 | 5.16 |
| Nique Clifford | SAC | $5,200 | 26.81 | 5.16 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $4,200 | 21.00 | 5.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,900 | 42.37 | 4.76 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,300 | 41.91 | 4.51 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,200 | 38.54 | 4.19 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,100 | 38.35 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precious Achiuwa | SAC | $4,000 | 25.97 | 6.49 |
| Dylan Cardwell | SAC | $4,600 | 27.36 | 5.95 |
| Trendon Watford | PHI | $4,200 | 24.93 | 5.94 |
| Robert Williams | POR | $4,600 | 26.87 | 5.84 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,100 | 64.34 | 5.32 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,800 | 38.91 | 4.42 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | UTA | $7,100 | 35.53 | 5.00 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,700 | 35.33 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | PHI | $4,000 | 24.01 | 6.00 |
| Dylan Cardwell | SAC | $4,600 | 27.36 | 5.95 |
| Robert Williams | POR | $4,600 | 26.87 | 5.84 |
| Kel’el Ware | MIA | $4,800 | 27.84 | 5.80 |
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.