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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,400 | 40.52 | 4.31 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,700 | 37.02 | 4.26 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,700 | 36.31 | 4.71 |
| Dejounte Murray | NOP | $7,600 | 34.55 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Carter | SAC | $5,100 | 26.41 | 5.18 |
| Daniss Jenkins | DET | $6,200 | 30.45 | 4.91 |
| Jevon Carter | ORL | $3,800 | 18.08 | 4.76 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,800 | 27.42 | 4.73 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,400 | 36.36 | 4.91 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,700 | 36.31 | 4.71 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,800 | 28.40 | 4.18 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $6,600 | 28.13 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Carter | SAC | $5,100 | 26.41 | 5.18 |
| Jamal Cain | ORL | $3,500 | 17.57 | 5.02 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,400 | 36.36 | 4.91 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,800 | 27.42 | 4.73 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,400 | 36.36 | 4.91 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,700 | 32.73 | 4.25 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,800 | 31.63 | 4.65 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,800 | 28.40 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Cain | ORL | $3,500 | 17.57 | 5.02 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $4,400 | 22.01 | 5.00 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,400 | 36.36 | 4.91 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,800 | 31.63 | 4.65 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,100 | 46.12 | 5.07 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,500 | 40.66 | 4.28 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,800 | 31.63 | 4.65 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $7,300 | 31.15 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,100 | 46.12 | 5.07 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $4,400 | 22.01 | 5.00 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,900 | 29.10 | 4.93 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,800 | 31.63 | 4.65 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,400 | 41.08 | 4.89 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,500 | 40.66 | 4.28 |
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $7,100 | 31.32 | 4.41 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,300 | 26.29 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,300 | 26.29 | 4.96 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,400 | 41.08 | 4.89 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner | CHA | $3,400 | 15.75 | 4.63 |
| Karlo Matkovic | NOP | $3,700 | 17.05 | 4.61 |
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.