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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $9,800 | 48.37 | 4.94 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,100 | 45.01 | 4.95 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,400 | 44.92 | 4.78 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,900 | 42.84 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,100 | 45.01 | 4.95 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $9,800 | 48.37 | 4.94 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $6,800 | 32.96 | 4.85 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,900 | 42.84 | 4.81 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,000 | 40.24 | 4.47 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,500 | 39.06 | 4.60 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,700 | 38.20 | 4.96 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,400 | 34.88 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan Robinson | DET | $4,000 | 21.00 | 5.25 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,700 | 38.20 | 4.96 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHX | $4,900 | 23.33 | 4.76 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,400 | 34.88 | 4.71 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,900 | 42.84 | 4.81 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,000 | 40.24 | 4.47 |
| Paul George | PHI | $8,100 | 33.70 | 4.16 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,600 | 33.66 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $5,200 | 26.46 | 5.09 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,900 | 42.84 | 4.81 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHX | $4,900 | 23.33 | 4.76 |
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $4,700 | 22.15 | 4.71 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,300 | 44.21 | 4.75 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,600 | 38.78 | 4.51 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,300 | 37.35 | 5.12 |
| Paul George | PHI | $8,100 | 33.70 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,300 | 37.35 | 5.12 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,000 | 25.39 | 5.08 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,300 | 44.21 | 4.75 |
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $4,700 | 22.15 | 4.71 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,000 | 61.13 | 5.56 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,800 | 37.24 | 4.77 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,200 | 33.72 | 4.68 |
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $6,000 | 27.46 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oso Ighodaro | PHX | $4,000 | 23.83 | 5.96 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,000 | 61.13 | 5.56 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,800 | 37.24 | 4.77 |
| Nikola Vucevic | BOS | $4,700 | 22.32 | 4.75 |
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.