Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
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 | $10,000 | 54.50 | 5.45 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 50.53 | 5.32 |
| Jrue Holiday | MIL | $8,000 | 40.38 | 5.05 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $7,800 | 38.97 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PHI | $10,000 | 54.50 | 5.45 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 50.53 | 5.32 |
| Patty Mills | BKN | $3,000 | 15.86 | 5.29 |
| Seth Curry | BKN | $4,300 | 22.54 | 5.24 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | LAC | $9,100 | 44.91 | 4.94 |
| OG Anunoby | TOR | $7,100 | 31.64 | 4.46 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $6,800 | 30.00 | 4.41 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | TOR | $6,700 | 29.84 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Mills | BKN | $3,000 | 15.86 | 5.29 |
| Seth Curry | BKN | $4,300 | 22.54 | 5.24 |
| Josh Richardson | SAS | $4,500 | 23.33 | 5.19 |
| Paul George | LAC | $9,100 | 44.91 | 4.94 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | LAC | $9,100 | 44.91 | 4.94 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $10,300 | 38.91 | 3.78 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $7,700 | 37.18 | 4.83 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $7,400 | 31.87 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | POR | $5,600 | 28.48 | 5.08 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,100 | 30.31 | 4.97 |
| Paul George | LAC | $9,100 | 44.91 | 4.94 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $7,700 | 37.18 | 4.83 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $10,300 | 38.91 | 3.78 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $7,700 | 37.18 | 4.83 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $7,000 | 35.01 | 5.00 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $7,300 | 31.24 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | BKN | $5,900 | 29.61 | 5.02 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $7,000 | 35.01 | 5.00 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,100 | 30.31 | 4.97 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $7,700 | 37.18 | 4.83 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 58.72 | 4.89 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,300 | 57.83 | 5.12 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,800 | 50.31 | 5.13 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $6,200 | 35.41 | 5.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $6,200 | 35.41 | 5.71 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,800 | 30.63 | 5.28 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $5,300 | 27.98 | 5.28 |
| Precious Achiuwa | TOR | $3,300 | 17.21 | 5.21 |
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.