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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,200 | 54.40 | 5.33 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,300 | 48.46 | 5.21 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $8,900 | 44.75 | 5.03 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,900 | 44.42 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | BOS | $5,100 | 29.20 | 5.73 |
| Keyonte George | UTA | $6,000 | 33.16 | 5.53 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,200 | 39.74 | 5.52 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $6,900 | 37.45 | 5.43 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,900 | 44.42 | 4.99 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,500 | 41.93 | 4.93 |
| Jordan Poole | WAS | $7,600 | 40.85 | 5.37 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $6,800 | 37.55 | 5.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SAS | $5,400 | 31.10 | 5.76 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $6,800 | 37.55 | 5.52 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $5,900 | 32.28 | 5.47 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $6,900 | 37.45 | 5.43 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,300 | 49.70 | 4.83 |
| Paul George | PHI | $8,600 | 39.19 | 4.56 |
| Cameron Johnson | BKN | $7,300 | 38.48 | 5.27 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $6,800 | 37.55 | 5.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SAS | $5,400 | 31.10 | 5.76 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $4,500 | 25.43 | 5.65 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $6,800 | 37.55 | 5.52 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $4,400 | 24.06 | 5.47 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 65.31 | 5.73 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,300 | 49.70 | 4.83 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,800 | 47.38 | 5.38 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,100 | 45.58 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 65.31 | 5.73 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,600 | 31.19 | 5.57 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $3,900 | 21.70 | 5.56 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $4,400 | 24.06 | 5.47 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 65.31 | 5.73 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $11,600 | 60.04 | 5.18 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $10,400 | 56.29 | 5.41 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,900 | 55.93 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 65.31 | 5.73 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,000 | 38.84 | 5.55 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,000 | 54.24 | 5.42 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $10,400 | 56.29 | 5.41 |
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.