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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,100 | 48.42 | 4.79 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $9,000 | 46.47 | 5.16 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $10,800 | 45.02 | 4.17 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $11,200 | 43.61 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $3,900 | 20.26 | 5.19 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $9,000 | 46.47 | 5.16 |
| Mike Conley | UTA | $5,700 | 29.16 | 5.12 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $7,000 | 33.99 | 4.86 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $10,800 | 45.02 | 4.17 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $10,000 | 43.27 | 4.33 |
| Paul George | LAC | $9,800 | 42.03 | 4.29 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $7,400 | 36.28 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $3,900 | 20.26 | 5.19 |
| Malik Beasley | UTA | $4,300 | 22.16 | 5.15 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $4,000 | 20.10 | 5.03 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $6,800 | 34.12 | 5.02 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | LAC | $9,800 | 42.03 | 4.29 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,800 | 37.80 | 4.85 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $7,400 | 36.28 | 4.90 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $6,800 | 34.12 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juancho Hernangómez | TOR | $2,200 | 30.77 | 13.99 |
| Malik Beasley | UTA | $4,300 | 22.16 | 5.15 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $4,000 | 20.10 | 5.03 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $6,800 | 34.12 | 5.02 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,700 | 42.60 | 4.90 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,800 | 37.80 | 4.85 |
| Juancho Hernangómez | TOR | $2,200 | 30.77 | 13.99 |
| Bol Bol | ORL | $6,200 | 30.75 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juancho Hernangómez | TOR | $2,200 | 30.77 | 13.99 |
| Justin Holiday | ATL | $1,000 | 7.58 | 7.58 |
| Jalen Smith | IND | $4,800 | 24.42 | 5.09 |
| Bol Bol | ORL | $6,200 | 30.75 | 4.96 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,200 | 56.15 | 5.01 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,700 | 42.60 | 4.90 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,300 | 37.32 | 5.11 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $7,100 | 34.03 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khem Birch | TOR | $1,000 | 5.78 | 5.78 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,600 | 33.99 | 5.15 |
| Kelly Olynyk | UTA | $4,900 | 25.07 | 5.12 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,300 | 37.32 | 5.11 |
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.