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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,400 | 46.05 | 4.43 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,200 | 43.11 | 4.69 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,500 | 41.45 | 4.88 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $9,800 | 40.36 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $6,300 | 33.27 | 5.28 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $6,900 | 35.39 | 5.13 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $7,800 | 39.75 | 5.10 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $6,900 | 34.90 | 5.06 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,600 | 44.84 | 4.67 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,000 | 37.26 | 4.14 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $6,900 | 35.39 | 5.13 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,100 | 34.99 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $6,300 | 33.27 | 5.28 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $4,000 | 21.04 | 5.26 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $6,900 | 35.39 | 5.13 |
| CJ McCollum | ATL | $6,100 | 30.85 | 5.06 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,700 | 45.26 | 5.20 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,600 | 44.84 | 4.67 |
| Paul George | PHI | $7,900 | 38.25 | 4.84 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,600 | 35.31 | 5.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Brown | IND | $3,900 | 22.69 | 5.82 |
| John Konchar | UTA | $4,400 | 24.67 | 5.61 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,600 | 35.31 | 5.35 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $4,000 | 21.04 | 5.26 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,600 | 45.09 | 4.25 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,300 | 43.93 | 4.72 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,100 | 42.28 | 4.65 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,000 | 41.91 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Brown | IND | $3,900 | 22.69 | 5.82 |
| John Konchar | UTA | $4,400 | 24.67 | 5.61 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,200 | 33.24 | 5.36 |
| Derik Queen | NOP | $4,200 | 22.18 | 5.28 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,600 | 48.14 | 5.01 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,000 | 46.54 | 5.17 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,300 | 38.43 | 4.63 |
| Precious Achiuwa | SAC | $6,800 | 35.23 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Kalkbrenner | CHA | $3,300 | 24.41 | 7.40 |
| Yves Missi | NOP | $4,100 | 22.87 | 5.58 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $4,600 | 25.01 | 5.44 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,200 | 27.88 | 5.36 |
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.