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 | $11,000 | 48.26 | 4.39 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 44.32 | 4.22 |
| James Harden | CLE | $8,200 | 38.39 | 4.68 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,700 | 30.40 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniss Jenkins | DET | $3,900 | 19.22 | 4.93 |
| James Harden | CLE | $8,200 | 38.39 | 4.68 |
| Ajay Mitchell | OKC | $6,000 | 27.62 | 4.60 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $11,000 | 48.26 | 4.39 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,400 | 33.51 | 3.99 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,700 | 30.40 | 3.95 |
| Marcus Smart | LAL | $5,500 | 26.71 | 4.86 |
| Duncan Robinson | DET | $4,700 | 21.62 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | LAL | $5,500 | 26.71 | 4.86 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,500 | 20.93 | 4.65 |
| Duncan Robinson | DET | $4,700 | 21.62 | 4.60 |
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $3,700 | 15.18 | 4.10 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $6,600 | 28.25 | 4.28 |
| Marcus Smart | LAL | $5,500 | 26.71 | 4.86 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $4,900 | 25.72 | 5.25 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,500 | 20.93 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $4,900 | 25.72 | 5.25 |
| Marcus Smart | LAL | $5,500 | 26.71 | 4.86 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,500 | 20.93 | 4.65 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $6,600 | 28.25 | 4.28 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,300 | 43.18 | 4.64 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,600 | 36.75 | 4.84 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $7,200 | 35.69 | 4.96 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,500 | 32.81 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $4,900 | 25.72 | 5.25 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $7,200 | 35.69 | 4.96 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,600 | 36.75 | 4.84 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,300 | 43.18 | 4.64 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,100 | 33.17 | 4.67 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,500 | 32.81 | 4.37 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $5,800 | 30.49 | 5.26 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $5,200 | 28.77 | 5.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $5,200 | 28.77 | 5.53 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $5,800 | 30.49 | 5.26 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $5,400 | 25.94 | 4.80 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,100 | 33.17 | 4.67 |
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.