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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,400 | 49.29 | 4.74 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,700 | 44.17 | 4.55 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,800 | 37.48 | 4.26 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,000 | 34.17 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jevon Carter | ORL | $1,000 | 8.99 | 8.99 |
| Jordan Poole | NOP | $3,300 | 20.17 | 6.11 |
| Jamaree Bouyea | PHX | $2,400 | 13.61 | 5.67 |
| Ty Jerome | MEM | $5,800 | 31.50 | 5.43 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $6,900 | 32.50 | 4.71 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,800 | 31.98 | 4.10 |
| Anthony Black | ORL | $8,800 | 31.69 | 3.60 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,200 | 31.50 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jevon Carter | ORL | $1,000 | 8.99 | 8.99 |
| Jordan Poole | NOP | $3,300 | 20.17 | 6.11 |
| Ty Jerome | MEM | $5,800 | 31.50 | 5.43 |
| Jeremiah Fears | NOP | $4,700 | 23.98 | 5.10 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,700 | 39.33 | 4.52 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,700 | 33.86 | 5.05 |
| Dillon Brooks | PHX | $8,000 | 32.56 | 4.07 |
| Norman Powell | MIA | $7,100 | 30.60 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Penda | ORL | $1,000 | 6.67 | 6.67 |
| Jahmai Mashack | MEM | $3,700 | 22.12 | 5.98 |
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | MEM | $3,600 | 21.22 | 5.90 |
| Jett Howard | ORL | $1,000 | 5.66 | 5.66 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $11,400 | 40.76 | 3.58 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 40.19 | 4.37 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $7,900 | 36.02 | 4.56 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,700 | 33.86 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Penda | ORL | $1,000 | 6.67 | 6.67 |
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | MEM | $3,600 | 21.22 | 5.90 |
| Ryan Dunn | PHX | $1,800 | 10.40 | 5.78 |
| Taylor Hendricks | MEM | $4,000 | 22.07 | 5.52 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,700 | 48.90 | 4.57 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,900 | 41.93 | 4.71 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 40.19 | 4.37 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,100 | 38.69 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $2,000 | 15.16 | 7.58 |
| Andre Drummond | PHI | $4,500 | 28.74 | 6.39 |
| Karlo Matkovic | NOP | $3,200 | 17.43 | 5.45 |
| Derik Queen | NOP | $5,900 | 32.02 | 5.43 |
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.