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 | 55.18 | 5.41 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,300 | 48.15 | 5.18 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,500 | 45.97 | 4.84 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,200 | 44.87 | 5.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | MEM | $3,600 | 28.79 | 8.00 |
| Jrue Holiday | BOS | $5,100 | 28.96 | 5.68 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $6,000 | 33.52 | 5.59 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $3,600 | 20.07 | 5.58 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,900 | 44.03 | 4.95 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $8,200 | 41.68 | 5.08 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,500 | 41.54 | 4.89 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $6,800 | 38.57 | 5.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SAS | $5,400 | 31.34 | 5.80 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $6,800 | 38.57 | 5.67 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $6,000 | 33.52 | 5.59 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $3,600 | 20.07 | 5.58 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,300 | 52.00 | 5.05 |
| Cameron Johnson | BKN | $7,300 | 40.92 | 5.60 |
| Paul George | PHI | $8,600 | 39.19 | 4.56 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $6,800 | 38.57 | 5.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SAS | $5,400 | 31.34 | 5.80 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $6,800 | 38.57 | 5.67 |
| Cameron Johnson | BKN | $7,300 | 40.92 | 5.60 |
| Quentin Grimes | DAL | $4,500 | 24.69 | 5.49 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 60.72 | 5.33 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,300 | 52.00 | 5.05 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,800 | 49.19 | 5.59 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,100 | 45.41 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,600 | 32.43 | 5.79 |
| Cameron Johnson | BKN | $7,300 | 40.92 | 5.60 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,800 | 49.19 | 5.59 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $3,900 | 21.70 | 5.56 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 60.72 | 5.33 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $11,600 | 58.47 | 5.04 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,900 | 56.71 | 5.20 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $10,400 | 55.14 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Edey | MEM | $4,700 | 28.76 | 6.12 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,000 | 39.71 | 5.67 |
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $3,400 | 18.54 | 5.45 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,000 | 53.64 | 5.36 |
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.