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 | $9,700 | 47.76 | 4.92 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $9,900 | 44.84 | 4.53 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,800 | 43.05 | 4.89 |
| Jeremiah Fears | NOP | $7,600 | 40.81 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Topic | OKC | $3,200 | 33.15 | 10.36 |
| Keaton Wallace | ATL | $3,000 | 29.12 | 9.71 |
| Max Shulga | BOS | $3,000 | 25.33 | 8.44 |
| Craig Porter Jr. | CLE | $3,800 | 30.81 | 8.11 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Fears | NOP | $7,600 | 40.81 | 5.37 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,900 | 38.25 | 4.84 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $8,000 | 35.95 | 4.49 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $6,100 | 35.16 | 5.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $3,000 | 26.91 | 8.97 |
| Corey Kispert | ATL | $3,300 | 24.11 | 7.31 |
| Tyrese Proctor | CLE | $3,500 | 23.89 | 6.83 |
| Jordan Clarkson | NYK | $3,400 | 22.87 | 6.73 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,500 | 40.66 | 4.28 |
| Ousmane Dieng | MIL | $7,400 | 35.00 | 4.73 |
| Paul George | PHI | $8,500 | 34.87 | 4.10 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,200 | 34.44 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $3,000 | 26.91 | 8.97 |
| Ron Harper Jr. | BOS | $3,400 | 27.96 | 8.22 |
| Corey Kispert | ATL | $3,300 | 24.11 | 7.31 |
| Rayan Rupert | MEM | $4,500 | 30.92 | 6.87 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,000 | 45.75 | 4.58 |
| Derik Queen | NOP | $6,600 | 43.27 | 6.56 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,500 | 40.66 | 4.28 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,700 | 38.64 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Oduro | NOP | $3,600 | 31.55 | 8.76 |
| Asa Newell | ATL | $3,000 | 26.13 | 8.71 |
| Ron Harper Jr. | BOS | $3,400 | 27.96 | 8.22 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $3,200 | 25.00 | 7.81 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,200 | 47.13 | 5.12 |
| Derik Queen | NOP | $6,600 | 43.27 | 6.56 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 39.61 | 3.17 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,600 | 35.55 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $3,300 | 31.93 | 9.68 |
| Branden Carlson | OKC | $4,000 | 35.24 | 8.81 |
| Ariel Hukporti | NYK | $3,000 | 24.82 | 8.27 |
| Amari Williams | BOS | $3,000 | 24.57 | 8.19 |
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.