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 | $10,700 | 50.98 | 4.76 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $10,600 | 47.70 | 4.50 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $10,100 | 46.20 | 4.57 |
| James Harden | PHI | $9,800 | 44.90 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $3,800 | 24.76 | 6.51 |
| Ricky Rubio | CLE | $4,000 | 25.68 | 6.42 |
| Delon Wright | WAS | $4,400 | 24.68 | 5.61 |
| Jaylen Nowell | MIN | $3,600 | 19.91 | 5.53 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $10,600 | 47.70 | 4.50 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,700 | 43.52 | 5.00 |
| Paul George | LAC | $9,200 | 43.15 | 4.69 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,900 | 42.29 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $4,800 | 33.31 | 6.94 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $3,800 | 24.76 | 6.51 |
| Isaac Okoro | CLE | $3,900 | 22.02 | 5.65 |
| Jaylen Nowell | MIN | $3,600 | 19.91 | 5.53 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,200 | 54.23 | 4.84 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,700 | 46.73 | 4.82 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,700 | 43.52 | 5.00 |
| Paul George | LAC | $9,200 | 43.15 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Okoro | CLE | $3,900 | 22.02 | 5.65 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHI | $4,600 | 24.51 | 5.33 |
| KJ Martin | HOU | $5,500 | 29.20 | 5.31 |
| Deni Avdija | WAS | $5,700 | 30.02 | 5.27 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,200 | 54.23 | 4.84 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,700 | 46.73 | 4.82 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $9,600 | 45.07 | 4.69 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,100 | 39.25 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $4,700 | 25.48 | 5.42 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $6,500 | 34.49 | 5.31 |
| KJ Martin | HOU | $5,500 | 29.20 | 5.31 |
| Deni Avdija | WAS | $5,700 | 30.02 | 5.27 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,500 | 55.04 | 4.79 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,300 | 46.54 | 4.52 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $9,600 | 45.07 | 4.69 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,900 | 42.89 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $5,700 | 31.49 | 5.52 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $6,100 | 33.23 | 5.45 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $4,700 | 25.48 | 5.42 |
| Luke Kornet | BOS | $3,000 | 16.00 | 5.33 |
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.