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 | $9,500 | 45.64 | 4.80 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $9,700 | 43.89 | 4.53 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,400 | 42.97 | 4.57 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,200 | 40.21 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared McCain | OKC | $3,200 | 31.00 | 9.69 |
| Nikola Topic | OKC | $3,000 | 25.21 | 8.40 |
| Jordan Poole | NOP | $5,000 | 29.83 | 5.97 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,000 | 22.64 | 5.66 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,900 | 44.39 | 4.48 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,400 | 38.22 | 5.17 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $7,200 | 37.67 | 5.23 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,300 | 37.08 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared McCain | OKC | $3,200 | 31.00 | 9.69 |
| Lucas Williamson | MEM | $4,600 | 30.42 | 6.61 |
| Jordan Poole | NOP | $5,000 | 29.83 | 5.97 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DEN | $3,800 | 22.47 | 5.91 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,900 | 44.39 | 4.48 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,500 | 44.39 | 4.67 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,700 | 43.38 | 4.47 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,000 | 41.49 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $3,000 | 31.70 | 10.57 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DEN | $3,800 | 22.47 | 5.91 |
| John Konchar | UTA | $5,300 | 29.91 | 5.64 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,300 | 24.16 | 5.62 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,000 | 49.48 | 4.95 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,500 | 46.41 | 4.42 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,500 | 44.39 | 4.67 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,200 | 43.43 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $3,000 | 31.70 | 10.57 |
| Derik Queen | NOP | $6,100 | 41.17 | 6.75 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,300 | 21.21 | 6.43 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,000 | 18.18 | 6.06 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,300 | 49.80 | 5.35 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,500 | 47.14 | 4.10 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,200 | 43.43 | 4.72 |
| Derik Queen | NOP | $6,100 | 41.17 | 6.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | DEN | $3,500 | 25.80 | 7.37 |
| Branden Carlson | OKC | $3,000 | 21.11 | 7.04 |
| Derik Queen | NOP | $6,100 | 41.17 | 6.75 |
| Oscar Tshiebwe | UTA | $4,500 | 29.11 | 6.47 |
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.