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 | $10,900 | 49.85 | 4.57 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,300 | 45.16 | 4.38 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,800 | 35.61 | 4.57 |
| James Harden | CLE | $8,300 | 33.32 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajay Mitchell | OKC | $5,500 | 27.66 | 5.03 |
| Daniss Jenkins | DET | $3,600 | 16.58 | 4.61 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,900 | 49.85 | 4.57 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,800 | 35.61 | 4.57 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,800 | 35.61 | 4.57 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,500 | 33.75 | 3.97 |
| Marcus Smart | LAL | $5,800 | 26.70 | 4.60 |
| Duncan Robinson | DET | $4,400 | 21.15 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan Robinson | DET | $4,400 | 21.15 | 4.81 |
| Marcus Smart | LAL | $5,800 | 26.70 | 4.60 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,800 | 35.61 | 4.57 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,400 | 18.48 | 4.20 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | LAL | $5,800 | 26.70 | 4.60 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $6,500 | 25.89 | 3.98 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $5,100 | 25.01 | 4.90 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,400 | 18.48 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $5,100 | 25.01 | 4.90 |
| Marcus Smart | LAL | $5,800 | 26.70 | 4.60 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $3,200 | 14.02 | 4.38 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,400 | 18.48 | 4.20 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,300 | 44.87 | 4.82 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,500 | 35.16 | 4.69 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $7,100 | 34.86 | 4.91 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,700 | 31.63 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | DET | $7,100 | 34.86 | 4.91 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $5,100 | 25.01 | 4.90 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,300 | 44.87 | 4.82 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,500 | 35.16 | 4.69 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,900 | 33.76 | 4.89 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,700 | 31.63 | 4.11 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $5,700 | 31.02 | 5.44 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $5,500 | 28.41 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $5,700 | 31.02 | 5.44 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $5,500 | 28.41 | 5.16 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,900 | 33.76 | 4.89 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $5,300 | 24.26 | 4.58 |
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.