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 | 48.07 | 4.41 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,100 | 43.61 | 4.32 |
| James Harden | CLE | $8,000 | 37.22 | 4.65 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,900 | 36.48 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | CLE | $8,000 | 37.22 | 4.65 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,900 | 36.48 | 4.62 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,900 | 48.07 | 4.41 |
| Daniss Jenkins | DET | $4,200 | 18.26 | 4.35 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,700 | 39.53 | 4.54 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,900 | 36.48 | 4.62 |
| Ajay Mitchell | OKC | $6,700 | 28.54 | 4.26 |
| Marcus Smart | LAL | $5,400 | 27.36 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan Robinson | DET | $4,900 | 26.52 | 5.41 |
| Marcus Smart | LAL | $5,400 | 27.36 | 5.07 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,900 | 36.48 | 4.62 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,700 | 39.53 | 4.54 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $6,400 | 27.47 | 4.29 |
| Marcus Smart | LAL | $5,400 | 27.36 | 5.07 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $5,300 | 27.28 | 5.15 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,500 | 18.12 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $5,300 | 27.28 | 5.15 |
| Marcus Smart | LAL | $5,400 | 27.36 | 5.07 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $6,400 | 27.47 | 4.29 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,500 | 18.12 | 4.03 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,200 | 43.32 | 4.71 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,700 | 39.07 | 5.07 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $7,100 | 34.22 | 4.82 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,500 | 31.46 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $5,300 | 27.28 | 5.15 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,700 | 39.07 | 5.07 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $7,100 | 34.22 | 4.82 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,200 | 43.32 | 4.71 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $5,700 | 31.55 | 5.53 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,500 | 31.46 | 4.20 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,900 | 31.01 | 4.49 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $5,500 | 26.86 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $5,700 | 31.55 | 5.53 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $5,500 | 26.86 | 4.88 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $5,200 | 24.65 | 4.74 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,900 | 31.01 | 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.