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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,900 | 51.85 | 5.24 |
| James Harden | PHI | $10,000 | 50.88 | 5.09 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 46.26 | 4.77 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,700 | 40.66 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markelle Fultz | ORL | $6,000 | 32.81 | 5.47 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAL | $4,100 | 22.17 | 5.41 |
| Monte Morris | WAS | $4,900 | 26.22 | 5.35 |
| Cory Joseph | DET | $3,000 | 15.99 | 5.33 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PHI | $10,000 | 50.88 | 5.09 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 43.16 | 4.64 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,900 | 40.61 | 4.56 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $9,000 | 36.58 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $3,900 | 23.44 | 6.01 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAL | $4,100 | 22.17 | 5.41 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $6,200 | 33.48 | 5.40 |
| Grayson Allen | MIL | $4,300 | 22.58 | 5.25 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,100 | 51.09 | 5.06 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $9,100 | 45.72 | 5.02 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,400 | 45.63 | 5.43 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 43.16 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $4,300 | 27.71 | 6.44 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $3,900 | 23.44 | 6.01 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,400 | 45.63 | 5.43 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $6,200 | 33.48 | 5.40 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,900 | 60.22 | 5.06 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $10,200 | 51.32 | 5.03 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,100 | 51.09 | 5.06 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $9,800 | 49.44 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $4,900 | 37.95 | 7.74 |
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $4,300 | 27.71 | 6.44 |
| Bol Bol | ORL | $4,800 | 29.00 | 6.04 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,700 | 32.20 | 5.65 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 60.75 | 5.15 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,900 | 60.22 | 5.06 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,300 | 55.35 | 5.37 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 54.24 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $4,900 | 37.95 | 7.74 |
| Bol Bol | ORL | $4,800 | 29.00 | 6.04 |
| Drew Eubanks | POR | $3,400 | 20.49 | 6.03 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,700 | 32.20 | 5.65 |
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.