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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $9,700 | 43.00 | 4.43 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,400 | 42.99 | 4.57 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,500 | 42.58 | 4.48 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,500 | 40.53 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Etienne | BKN | $3,600 | 25.02 | 6.95 |
| Walter Clayton Jr. | MEM | $4,700 | 32.59 | 6.93 |
| Pat Spencer | GSW | $4,200 | 27.93 | 6.65 |
| Malachi Smith | BKN | $4,200 | 24.80 | 5.91 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,400 | 37.93 | 5.13 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $7,200 | 37.51 | 5.21 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,300 | 35.20 | 4.82 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,800 | 34.79 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Etienne | BKN | $3,600 | 25.02 | 6.95 |
| Pat Spencer | GSW | $4,200 | 27.93 | 6.65 |
| Malachi Smith | BKN | $4,200 | 24.80 | 5.91 |
| Dylan Harper | SAS | $6,000 | 33.43 | 5.57 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,700 | 40.12 | 4.14 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,500 | 39.91 | 4.20 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,000 | 39.83 | 4.43 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,600 | 36.03 | 5.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micah Peavy | NOP | $4,500 | 26.55 | 5.90 |
| Cody Williams | UTA | $6,100 | 33.57 | 5.50 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,600 | 36.03 | 5.46 |
| Jalen Slawson | IND | $4,400 | 23.57 | 5.36 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,000 | 45.93 | 4.59 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,500 | 44.33 | 4.22 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,900 | 42.63 | 4.79 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,000 | 41.21 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Williams | GSW | $3,000 | 23.39 | 7.80 |
| Micah Potter | IND | $4,400 | 27.33 | 6.21 |
| Tre Scott | BKN | $4,200 | 25.91 | 6.17 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $4,300 | 26.10 | 6.07 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 58.12 | 4.65 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,300 | 49.90 | 5.37 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,200 | 40.94 | 4.45 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,700 | 38.82 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khaman Maluach | PHX | $4,300 | 29.28 | 6.81 |
| Oscar Tshiebwe | UTA | $4,500 | 28.99 | 6.44 |
| E.J. Liddell | BKN | $4,000 | 24.86 | 6.22 |
| Micah Potter | IND | $4,400 | 27.33 | 6.21 |
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.