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 | 44.15 | 4.24 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,500 | 41.53 | 4.89 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $9,800 | 40.36 | 4.12 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $7,800 | 39.52 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Alvarado | NYK | $4,500 | 26.54 | 5.90 |
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $4,700 | 27.22 | 5.79 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $6,300 | 33.27 | 5.28 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $3,800 | 19.44 | 5.12 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,600 | 44.34 | 4.62 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $6,900 | 35.11 | 5.09 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,100 | 34.63 | 4.88 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | MIN | $7,000 | 34.43 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $4,000 | 21.31 | 5.33 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $6,300 | 33.27 | 5.28 |
| CJ McCollum | ATL | $6,100 | 31.10 | 5.10 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $6,900 | 35.11 | 5.09 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,700 | 45.00 | 5.17 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,600 | 44.34 | 4.62 |
| Paul George | PHI | $7,900 | 37.49 | 4.75 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,600 | 36.61 | 5.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Brown | IND | $3,900 | 24.92 | 6.39 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,600 | 36.61 | 5.55 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $4,000 | 21.31 | 5.33 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $5,400 | 28.46 | 5.27 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,300 | 46.90 | 5.04 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,600 | 45.25 | 4.27 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,300 | 43.25 | 4.65 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,100 | 42.37 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Brown | IND | $3,900 | 24.92 | 6.39 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,200 | 33.24 | 5.36 |
| Precious Achiuwa | SAC | $6,800 | 34.48 | 5.07 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,300 | 46.90 | 5.04 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,300 | 46.90 | 5.04 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,000 | 46.36 | 5.15 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,300 | 38.51 | 4.64 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,400 | 34.62 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $4,600 | 25.01 | 5.44 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,200 | 27.90 | 5.37 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,200 | 33.24 | 5.36 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,000 | 46.36 | 5.15 |
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.