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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $10,300 | 50.32 | 4.89 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,800 | 48.39 | 4.94 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,500 | 42.35 | 4.98 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,800 | 37.34 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damion Baugh | CHA | $3,000 | 24.64 | 8.21 |
| Nick Smith Jr. | CHA | $4,700 | 27.72 | 5.90 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $5,800 | 30.76 | 5.30 |
| Jrue Holiday | BOS | $5,200 | 26.67 | 5.13 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,800 | 37.34 | 4.24 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,300 | 36.77 | 5.04 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,900 | 34.93 | 5.06 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $5,800 | 30.76 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damion Baugh | CHA | $3,000 | 24.64 | 8.21 |
| Nick Smith Jr. | CHA | $4,700 | 27.72 | 5.90 |
| Seth Curry | CHA | $3,000 | 16.83 | 5.61 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $5,800 | 30.76 | 5.30 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,200 | 41.14 | 5.02 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $7,900 | 35.19 | 4.45 |
| Cameron Johnson | BKN | $7,100 | 33.12 | 4.67 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $7,200 | 27.84 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaQuan Jeffries | CHA | $4,000 | 21.83 | 5.46 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,800 | 24.21 | 5.04 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,200 | 41.14 | 5.02 |
| Terance Mann | ATL | $4,000 | 19.78 | 4.95 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 59.42 | 5.17 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,200 | 41.14 | 5.02 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,700 | 40.57 | 4.66 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $7,900 | 35.19 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Niang | ATL | $4,200 | 23.21 | 5.53 |
| DaQuan Jeffries | CHA | $4,000 | 21.83 | 5.46 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 59.42 | 5.17 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $6,200 | 32.01 | 5.16 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 59.42 | 5.17 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,700 | 40.57 | 4.66 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,400 | 39.04 | 4.65 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | BOS | $7,800 | 39.01 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | CHA | $3,300 | 17.56 | 5.32 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 59.42 | 5.17 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $6,200 | 32.01 | 5.16 |
| Moussa Diabate | CHA | $3,200 | 16.36 | 5.11 |
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.