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 | MIL | $9,600 | 55.25 | 5.75 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,400 | 48.94 | 5.21 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,800 | 48.76 | 4.52 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,700 | 48.38 | 5.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $7,300 | 44.58 | 6.11 |
| Tre Jones | SAS | $5,200 | 31.68 | 6.09 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAC | $6,800 | 39.14 | 5.76 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,600 | 55.25 | 5.75 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,400 | 48.94 | 5.21 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,800 | 45.31 | 5.15 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $7,100 | 38.91 | 5.48 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $7,900 | 38.89 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $5,500 | 31.64 | 5.75 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $7,100 | 38.91 | 5.48 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | POR | $5,000 | 27.28 | 5.46 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $4,900 | 26.50 | 5.41 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,900 | 51.81 | 5.82 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,800 | 45.31 | 5.15 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,600 | 45.20 | 5.26 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $6,600 | 35.03 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,900 | 51.81 | 5.82 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $5,500 | 31.64 | 5.75 |
| Jae Crowder | MIL | $4,000 | 22.72 | 5.68 |
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $4,800 | 26.89 | 5.60 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 56.13 | 5.30 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,900 | 51.81 | 5.82 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,600 | 45.20 | 5.26 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,000 | 39.75 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $4,900 | 30.26 | 6.18 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,900 | 51.81 | 5.82 |
| Jae Crowder | MIL | $4,000 | 22.72 | 5.68 |
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $4,800 | 26.89 | 5.60 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 60.25 | 5.11 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 56.13 | 5.30 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,700 | 52.04 | 4.86 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $9,100 | 51.07 | 5.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | SAS | $3,000 | 17.70 | 5.90 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $7,500 | 43.00 | 5.73 |
| Zach Collins | SAS | $5,800 | 32.93 | 5.68 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,600 | 31.69 | 5.66 |
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.