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 | $10,900 | 56.26 | 5.16 |
| James Harden | PHI | $10,300 | 52.18 | 5.07 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,300 | 48.12 | 5.17 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,300 | 43.11 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,600 | 41.46 | 5.46 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $7,300 | 39.22 | 5.37 |
| Malaki Branham | SAS | $4,800 | 25.29 | 5.27 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,300 | 43.11 | 5.19 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,400 | 41.79 | 4.98 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 41.29 | 4.35 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,000 | 40.15 | 4.46 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $8,200 | 38.64 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $4,200 | 27.07 | 6.44 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,300 | 22.85 | 5.31 |
| Malaki Branham | SAS | $4,800 | 25.29 | 5.27 |
| Devin Vassell | SAS | $5,600 | 28.38 | 5.07 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,600 | 43.58 | 5.07 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 41.29 | 4.35 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $7,800 | 39.58 | 5.07 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $6,800 | 34.00 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,300 | 22.85 | 5.31 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $5,700 | 30.01 | 5.27 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $4,700 | 24.30 | 5.17 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,600 | 43.58 | 5.07 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $9,100 | 47.35 | 5.20 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,700 | 41.33 | 4.75 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $7,800 | 39.58 | 5.07 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,900 | 38.12 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $9,100 | 47.35 | 5.20 |
| John Collins | ATL | $4,200 | 21.75 | 5.18 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $4,700 | 24.30 | 5.17 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,400 | 33.03 | 5.16 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,600 | 57.48 | 4.96 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,700 | 57.37 | 4.90 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $11,000 | 53.26 | 4.84 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $9,100 | 47.35 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $4,000 | 20.85 | 5.21 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $9,100 | 47.35 | 5.20 |
| John Collins | ATL | $4,200 | 21.75 | 5.18 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,700 | 33.51 | 5.00 |
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.