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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $11,000 | 51.65 | 4.70 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,200 | 46.15 | 5.02 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $8,300 | 40.55 | 4.89 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | POR | $7,900 | 39.17 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,400 | 28.32 | 5.25 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,200 | 46.15 | 5.02 |
| Reggie Jackson | DEN | $5,800 | 28.81 | 4.97 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | POR | $7,900 | 39.17 | 4.96 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $9,000 | 44.76 | 4.97 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,800 | 44.41 | 5.05 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | POR | $7,900 | 39.17 | 4.96 |
| James Harden | LAC | $7,800 | 38.72 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,400 | 28.32 | 5.25 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,200 | 31.54 | 5.09 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $4,800 | 24.35 | 5.07 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,800 | 44.41 | 5.05 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,700 | 48.39 | 4.99 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,800 | 44.41 | 5.05 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $7,500 | 35.45 | 4.73 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,900 | 32.36 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,200 | 31.54 | 5.09 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $4,800 | 24.35 | 5.07 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,800 | 44.41 | 5.05 |
| Justin Holiday | DEN | $3,300 | 16.47 | 4.99 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,700 | 48.39 | 4.99 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,700 | 44.57 | 5.12 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $8,600 | 40.80 | 4.74 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,000 | 39.15 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,700 | 44.57 | 5.12 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,700 | 48.39 | 4.99 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $5,000 | 24.64 | 4.93 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,000 | 39.15 | 4.89 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,700 | 59.97 | 5.13 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $9,800 | 48.25 | 4.92 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,200 | 35.04 | 4.87 |
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $6,900 | 34.32 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | DEN | $3,200 | 20.73 | 6.48 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $5,500 | 30.09 | 5.47 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,700 | 59.97 | 5.13 |
| Kelly Olynyk | UTA | $4,900 | 24.40 | 4.98 |
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.