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 | $10,500 | 56.74 | 5.40 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,900 | 55.50 | 5.61 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $9,700 | 50.20 | 5.17 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,500 | 45.05 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,900 | 55.50 | 5.61 |
| Markelle Fultz | ORL | $6,700 | 37.53 | 5.60 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,500 | 56.74 | 5.40 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,500 | 45.05 | 5.30 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | LAC | $9,100 | 43.14 | 4.74 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $8,100 | 38.54 | 4.76 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $10,000 | 37.68 | 3.77 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $8,400 | 37.24 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Reddish | POR | $4,400 | 27.66 | 6.29 |
| Jae’Sean Tate | HOU | $4,200 | 21.74 | 5.18 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,000 | 34.99 | 5.00 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,100 | 34.22 | 4.82 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,500 | 50.35 | 5.30 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,600 | 44.21 | 5.14 |
| Paul George | LAC | $9,100 | 43.14 | 4.74 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,200 | 40.35 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Reddish | POR | $4,400 | 27.66 | 6.29 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,500 | 50.35 | 5.30 |
| Jae’Sean Tate | HOU | $4,200 | 21.74 | 5.18 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,600 | 44.21 | 5.14 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 56.24 | 4.69 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,500 | 50.35 | 5.30 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,700 | 37.34 | 4.29 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $7,200 | 35.80 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,500 | 50.35 | 5.30 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $7,200 | 35.80 | 4.97 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,500 | 32.13 | 4.94 |
| Naji Marshall | NOP | $3,800 | 18.53 | 4.88 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 59.71 | 5.19 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 56.24 | 4.69 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,700 | 48.58 | 4.54 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $7,700 | 38.33 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismack Biyombo | PHX | $3,000 | 17.49 | 5.83 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $4,700 | 26.46 | 5.63 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $5,300 | 29.21 | 5.51 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $5,400 | 29.74 | 5.51 |
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.