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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,500 | 43.84 | 4.62 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 41.90 | 4.51 |
| Jrue Holiday | BOS | $7,100 | 34.55 | 4.87 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,400 | 31.83 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | BOS | $7,100 | 34.55 | 4.87 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,500 | 43.84 | 4.62 |
| Kyle Lowry | MIA | $5,400 | 24.93 | 4.62 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 41.90 | 4.51 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,400 | 23.65 | 4.38 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $4,000 | 14.03 | 3.51 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,800 | 13.34 | 3.51 |
| Moses Moody | GS | $4,200 | 11.97 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,400 | 23.65 | 4.38 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $4,000 | 14.03 | 3.51 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,800 | 13.34 | 3.51 |
| Wesley Matthews | ATL | $3,500 | 10.96 | 3.13 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $5,000 | 20.27 | 4.05 |
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $4,800 | 17.11 | 3.57 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,400 | 16.79 | 3.82 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $4,100 | 14.82 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $5,000 | 20.27 | 4.05 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,400 | 16.79 | 3.82 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $4,100 | 14.82 | 3.61 |
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $4,800 | 17.11 | 3.57 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 53.49 | 4.86 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,900 | 35.38 | 4.48 |
| Georges Niang | CLE | $3,900 | 11.27 | 2.89 |
| Trayce Jackson-Davis | GS | $3,900 | 9.37 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 53.49 | 4.86 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,900 | 35.38 | 4.48 |
| Georges Niang | CLE | $3,900 | 11.27 | 2.89 |
| Trayce Jackson-Davis | GS | $3,900 | 9.37 | 2.40 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,800 | 41.57 | 4.72 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,700 | 31.08 | 5.45 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,300 | 29.03 | 4.61 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $6,100 | 26.39 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,700 | 31.08 | 5.45 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,800 | 41.57 | 4.72 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,300 | 29.03 | 4.61 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $5,400 | 24.14 | 4.47 |
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.