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 | $11,000 | 48.30 | 4.39 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,500 | 43.77 | 4.17 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,000 | 35.78 | 3.98 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $7,200 | 32.89 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasparas Jakucionis | MIA | $4,000 | 19.40 | 4.85 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $7,200 | 32.89 | 4.57 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $11,000 | 48.30 | 4.39 |
| Devin Carter | SAC | $5,300 | 22.96 | 4.33 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce McGowens | NO | $3,900 | 15.47 | 3.97 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,800 | 8.70 | 2.29 |
| Jase Richardson | ORL | $3,600 | 5.87 | 1.63 |
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $3,500 | 4.53 | 1.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce McGowens | NO | $3,900 | 15.47 | 3.97 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,800 | 8.70 | 2.29 |
| Jase Richardson | ORL | $3,600 | 5.87 | 1.63 |
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $3,500 | 4.53 | 1.29 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $4,000 | 19.51 | 4.88 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,700 | 14.42 | 3.90 |
| Carter Bryant | SA | $3,800 | 12.29 | 3.23 |
| Daeqwon Plowden | SAC | $3,800 | 9.52 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $4,000 | 19.51 | 4.88 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,700 | 14.42 | 3.90 |
| Carter Bryant | SA | $3,800 | 12.29 | 3.23 |
| Daeqwon Plowden | SAC | $3,800 | 9.52 | 2.51 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,900 | 36.08 | 4.57 |
| Taylor Hendricks | MEM | $4,500 | 21.61 | 4.80 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | HOU | $3,700 | 8.65 | 2.34 |
| Jabari Walker | PHI | $3,600 | 8.17 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hendricks | MEM | $4,500 | 21.61 | 4.80 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,900 | 36.08 | 4.57 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | HOU | $3,700 | 8.65 | 2.34 |
| Jabari Walker | PHI | $3,600 | 8.17 | 2.27 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,500 | 34.31 | 4.58 |
| Andre Drummond | PHI | $5,600 | 29.01 | 5.18 |
| Mark Williams | PHO | $5,700 | 28.76 | 5.05 |
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $5,700 | 27.71 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | PHI | $5,600 | 29.01 | 5.18 |
| Mark Williams | PHO | $5,700 | 28.76 | 5.05 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $4,900 | 24.38 | 4.97 |
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $5,700 | 27.71 | 4.86 |
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.