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 | $10,500 | 49.88 | 4.75 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,200 | 36.58 | 4.46 |
| Cam Spencer | MEM | $5,100 | 33.47 | 6.56 |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | MEM | $4,900 | 32.87 | 6.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | MEM | $4,900 | 32.87 | 6.71 |
| Cam Spencer | MEM | $5,100 | 33.47 | 6.56 |
| Javon Small | MEM | $3,800 | 23.61 | 6.21 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $4,700 | 22.83 | 4.86 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Spencer | MEM | $5,100 | 33.47 | 6.56 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,000 | 31.96 | 4.57 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $6,400 | 30.37 | 4.75 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,300 | 29.21 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Spencer | MEM | $5,100 | 33.47 | 6.56 |
| Duncan Robinson | DET | $4,300 | 21.25 | 4.94 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $4,600 | 22.38 | 4.86 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $4,700 | 22.83 | 4.86 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 42.56 | 4.78 |
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $5,500 | 31.91 | 5.80 |
| Keegan Murray | SAC | $5,700 | 29.64 | 5.20 |
| Ace Bailey | UTA | $6,300 | 27.38 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $5,500 | 31.91 | 5.80 |
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | MEM | $4,600 | 24.43 | 5.31 |
| Keegan Murray | SAC | $5,700 | 29.64 | 5.20 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 42.56 | 4.78 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,000 | 43.88 | 4.88 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,500 | 32.79 | 5.05 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,100 | 32.34 | 3.99 |
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $5,500 | 31.91 | 5.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $5,500 | 31.91 | 5.80 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,600 | 29.40 | 5.25 |
| Keegan Murray | SAC | $5,700 | 29.64 | 5.20 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,500 | 32.79 | 5.05 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,700 | 52.05 | 4.86 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,000 | 43.88 | 4.88 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,500 | 34.31 | 4.57 |
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $6,100 | 30.49 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $6,100 | 30.49 | 5.00 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,000 | 43.88 | 4.88 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,700 | 52.05 | 4.86 |
| Precious Achiuwa | SAC | $4,500 | 21.73 | 4.83 |
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.