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 | $10,700 | 48.36 | 4.52 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,500 | 43.06 | 5.07 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $8,100 | 40.33 | 4.98 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $8,000 | 36.96 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $5,000 | 32.18 | 6.44 |
| Dennis Schroder | CLE | $4,600 | 25.93 | 5.64 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $6,500 | 34.55 | 5.32 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,500 | 43.06 | 5.07 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,500 | 45.10 | 4.75 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $8,100 | 40.33 | 4.98 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,300 | 35.26 | 4.83 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $8,600 | 34.56 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $5,000 | 32.18 | 6.44 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $6,500 | 34.55 | 5.32 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $8,100 | 40.33 | 4.98 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,300 | 35.26 | 4.83 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,500 | 45.10 | 4.75 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,800 | 41.16 | 4.68 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,800 | 31.59 | 4.65 |
| Cason Wallace | OKC | $6,500 | 29.97 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $5,200 | 28.86 | 5.55 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $4,700 | 23.27 | 4.95 |
| Moses Moody | GSW | $5,900 | 28.82 | 4.88 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,700 | 22.70 | 4.83 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,300 | 43.33 | 4.66 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,100 | 39.49 | 4.34 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,700 | 33.06 | 4.93 |
| Gui Santos | GSW | $6,100 | 29.42 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylin Williams | OKC | $4,800 | 27.27 | 5.68 |
| Al Horford | GSW | $5,300 | 28.39 | 5.36 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $4,700 | 23.27 | 4.95 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,700 | 33.06 | 4.93 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 62.83 | 5.24 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,900 | 49.43 | 4.53 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,300 | 43.33 | 4.66 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $7,200 | 38.05 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylin Williams | OKC | $4,800 | 27.27 | 5.68 |
| Al Horford | GSW | $5,300 | 28.39 | 5.36 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $7,200 | 38.05 | 5.29 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 62.83 | 5.24 |
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.