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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PHI | $10,100 | 54.80 | 5.43 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $10,500 | 51.57 | 4.91 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,300 | 48.43 | 4.70 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 48.11 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Caruso | CHI | $3,800 | 21.21 | 5.58 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | DAL | $6,800 | 37.30 | 5.49 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | GSW | $5,000 | 27.17 | 5.43 |
| James Harden | PHI | $10,100 | 54.80 | 5.43 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $9,500 | 44.61 | 4.70 |
| Klay Thompson | GSW | $7,600 | 38.64 | 5.08 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | DAL | $6,800 | 37.30 | 5.49 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $7,200 | 35.80 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Harris | BKN | $3,700 | 20.92 | 5.65 |
| Alex Caruso | CHI | $3,800 | 21.21 | 5.58 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | DAL | $6,800 | 37.30 | 5.49 |
| Royce O’Neale | BKN | $4,800 | 26.14 | 5.45 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,000 | 54.33 | 4.94 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $9,500 | 44.61 | 4.70 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $10,000 | 39.89 | 3.99 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,000 | 36.62 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJ Martin | HOU | $3,900 | 23.56 | 6.04 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $3,700 | 20.92 | 5.65 |
| T.J. Warren | BKN | $4,200 | 23.19 | 5.52 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | GSW | $5,000 | 27.17 | 5.43 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,000 | 54.33 | 4.94 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $10,400 | 52.10 | 5.01 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $10,000 | 39.89 | 3.99 |
| Christian Wood | DAL | $8,400 | 37.24 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJ Martin | HOU | $3,900 | 23.56 | 6.04 |
| T.J. Warren | BKN | $4,200 | 23.19 | 5.52 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $3,600 | 19.65 | 5.46 |
| Anthony Lamb | GSW | $4,000 | 21.01 | 5.25 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 63.35 | 5.46 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,200 | 57.04 | 5.09 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,700 | 50.69 | 4.74 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,800 | 43.28 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Claxton | BKN | $6,100 | 34.45 | 5.65 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $3,600 | 19.65 | 5.46 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 63.35 | 5.46 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $4,900 | 26.40 | 5.39 |
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.