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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,700 | 50.30 | 4.70 |
| James Harden | CLE | $8,300 | 38.37 | 4.62 |
| Jalen Suggs | ORL | $6,700 | 29.12 | 4.35 |
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $4,800 | 22.70 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $4,800 | 22.70 | 4.73 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,700 | 50.30 | 4.70 |
| James Harden | CLE | $8,300 | 38.37 | 4.62 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,900 | 22.34 | 4.56 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,400 | 36.32 | 4.32 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,000 | 30.99 | 4.43 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,900 | 22.34 | 4.56 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,300 | 19.90 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan Robinson | DET | $4,000 | 19.04 | 4.76 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,300 | 19.90 | 4.63 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,900 | 22.34 | 4.56 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,000 | 30.99 | 4.43 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,700 | 38.47 | 5.00 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $6,300 | 33.86 | 5.37 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,300 | 19.90 | 4.63 |
| Jamal Cain | ORL | $4,000 | 14.21 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $6,300 | 33.86 | 5.37 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,700 | 38.47 | 5.00 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,300 | 19.90 | 4.63 |
| Kevin Huerter | DET | $3,000 | 13.13 | 4.38 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,200 | 45.70 | 4.97 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,300 | 43.89 | 4.72 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,800 | 36.30 | 4.65 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,600 | 35.48 | 5.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,600 | 35.48 | 5.38 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,200 | 45.70 | 4.97 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,300 | 43.89 | 4.72 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,800 | 36.30 | 4.65 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,800 | 36.30 | 4.65 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,700 | 32.69 | 4.88 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $5,600 | 29.57 | 5.28 |
| Collin Murray-Boyles | TOR | $5,800 | 26.85 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $3,500 | 18.84 | 5.38 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $5,600 | 29.57 | 5.28 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $4,000 | 20.83 | 5.21 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,700 | 32.69 | 4.88 |
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.