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 | $9,000 | 37.86 | 4.21 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $7,900 | 37.66 | 4.77 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,400 | 35.59 | 4.81 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $7,300 | 32.99 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoot Henderson | POR | $5,000 | 25.53 | 5.11 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,400 | 35.59 | 4.81 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $7,900 | 37.66 | 4.77 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $7,300 | 32.99 | 4.52 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,200 | 39.47 | 4.29 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $8,000 | 38.01 | 4.75 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,400 | 35.59 | 4.81 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $7,300 | 32.99 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,500 | 23.64 | 5.25 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,400 | 35.59 | 4.81 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $8,000 | 38.01 | 4.75 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $4,200 | 19.61 | 4.67 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,100 | 42.84 | 4.71 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,200 | 39.77 | 4.85 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,200 | 39.47 | 4.29 |
| Paul George | PHI | $7,200 | 31.80 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,500 | 23.64 | 5.25 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,200 | 39.77 | 4.85 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,100 | 42.84 | 4.71 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $4,200 | 19.61 | 4.67 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 47.77 | 4.87 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 46.98 | 4.84 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,100 | 42.84 | 4.71 |
| Paul George | PHI | $7,200 | 31.80 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,000 | 29.86 | 4.98 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 47.77 | 4.87 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 46.98 | 4.84 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,100 | 42.84 | 4.71 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,500 | 47.89 | 4.16 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,300 | 38.76 | 4.67 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,600 | 31.33 | 4.75 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,000 | 29.86 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,000 | 29.86 | 4.98 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,600 | 31.33 | 4.75 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,300 | 38.76 | 4.67 |
| Robert Williams | POR | $4,300 | 20.09 | 4.67 |
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.