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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | LAC | $9,000 | 45.34 | 5.04 |
| Jrue Holiday | MIL | $8,400 | 43.11 | 5.13 |
| James Harden | PHI | $8,600 | 42.47 | 4.94 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $9,400 | 39.12 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $5,700 | 31.61 | 5.54 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $5,400 | 28.46 | 5.27 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $6,400 | 33.55 | 5.24 |
| Jrue Holiday | MIL | $8,400 | 43.11 | 5.13 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,500 | 46.36 | 4.88 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $7,700 | 39.28 | 5.10 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $6,400 | 33.55 | 5.24 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,100 | 32.46 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $5,700 | 31.61 | 5.54 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $5,400 | 28.46 | 5.27 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $6,400 | 33.55 | 5.24 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $7,700 | 39.28 | 5.10 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 55.79 | 5.69 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $10,000 | 46.10 | 4.61 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,200 | 43.50 | 4.73 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,600 | 32.87 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 55.79 | 5.69 |
| Cameron Johnson | BKN | $6,000 | 29.96 | 4.99 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $6,500 | 31.30 | 4.81 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,200 | 43.50 | 4.73 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $10,000 | 46.10 | 4.61 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,200 | 43.50 | 4.73 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $8,900 | 41.19 | 4.63 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $6,600 | 34.37 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $6,600 | 34.37 | 5.21 |
| Torrey Craig | PHX | $4,700 | 23.59 | 5.02 |
| Cameron Johnson | BKN | $6,000 | 29.96 | 4.99 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $4,900 | 23.84 | 4.86 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $9,700 | 49.25 | 5.08 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $8,900 | 41.19 | 4.63 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,200 | 34.41 | 4.78 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $6,600 | 34.37 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Reed | PHI | $3,300 | 24.49 | 7.42 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $6,600 | 34.37 | 5.21 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $5,500 | 28.64 | 5.21 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $9,700 | 49.25 | 5.08 |
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.