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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $11,100 | 47.99 | 4.32 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,300 | 43.70 | 4.24 |
| James Harden | CLE | $8,200 | 37.25 | 4.54 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,700 | 35.96 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniss Jenkins | DET | $4,400 | 24.77 | 5.63 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,700 | 35.96 | 4.67 |
| Ajay Mitchell | OKC | $6,200 | 28.56 | 4.61 |
| James Harden | CLE | $8,200 | 37.25 | 4.54 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,400 | 38.99 | 4.64 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,700 | 35.96 | 4.67 |
| Ajay Mitchell | OKC | $6,200 | 28.56 | 4.61 |
| Marcus Smart | LAL | $5,700 | 26.61 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan Robinson | DET | $4,700 | 24.98 | 5.32 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,700 | 35.96 | 4.67 |
| Marcus Smart | LAL | $5,700 | 26.61 | 4.67 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,400 | 38.99 | 4.64 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | LAL | $5,700 | 26.61 | 4.67 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $6,700 | 26.53 | 3.96 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $5,100 | 25.74 | 5.05 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,600 | 19.32 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $5,100 | 25.74 | 5.05 |
| Marcus Smart | LAL | $5,700 | 26.61 | 4.67 |
| Cason Wallace | OKC | $4,100 | 17.76 | 4.33 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,600 | 19.32 | 4.20 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,400 | 43.00 | 4.57 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,900 | 41.44 | 5.25 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $7,300 | 36.68 | 5.03 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,600 | 34.14 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,900 | 41.44 | 5.25 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $5,100 | 25.74 | 5.05 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $7,300 | 36.68 | 5.03 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,400 | 43.00 | 4.57 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,600 | 34.14 | 4.49 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,200 | 31.40 | 4.36 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $5,600 | 31.04 | 5.54 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $5,300 | 27.82 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $5,600 | 31.04 | 5.54 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $5,300 | 27.82 | 5.25 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $5,400 | 24.49 | 4.53 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,600 | 34.14 | 4.49 |
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.