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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,200 | 45.74 | 4.97 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $7,200 | 30.83 | 4.28 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,600 | 24.26 | 3.19 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,200 | 22.61 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,200 | 45.74 | 4.97 |
| Dennis Schroder | LAL | $4,600 | 20.10 | 4.37 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,200 | 22.61 | 4.35 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $7,200 | 30.83 | 4.28 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $7,200 | 30.83 | 4.28 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,600 | 24.26 | 3.19 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,600 | 21.26 | 3.80 |
| Lonnie Walker IV | LAL | $4,200 | 15.34 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Beasley | LAL | $1,000 | 4.67 | 4.67 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $7,200 | 30.83 | 4.28 |
| Shaquille Harrison | LAL | $1,000 | 4.26 | 4.26 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,600 | 21.26 | 3.80 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,200 | 55.15 | 4.92 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $7,000 | 29.61 | 4.23 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,200 | 22.61 | 4.35 |
| Lonnie Walker IV | LAL | $4,200 | 15.34 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,200 | 55.15 | 4.92 |
| Troy Brown Jr. | LAL | $1,200 | 5.26 | 4.38 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,200 | 22.61 | 4.35 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $7,000 | 29.61 | 4.23 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,800 | 27.50 | 4.04 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $4,000 | 14.34 | 3.59 |
| Jeff Green | DEN | $3,600 | 9.48 | 2.63 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $2,600 | 8.13 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Brown Jr. | LAL | $1,200 | 5.26 | 4.38 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,800 | 27.50 | 4.04 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $4,000 | 14.34 | 3.59 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $2,600 | 8.13 | 3.13 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 65.07 | 5.08 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $11,600 | 45.94 | 3.96 |
| Jeff Green | DEN | $3,600 | 9.48 | 2.63 |
| Zeke Nnaji | DEN | $1,000 | 4.65 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 65.07 | 5.08 |
| Zeke Nnaji | DEN | $1,000 | 4.65 | 4.65 |
| Tristan Thompson | LAL | $1,000 | 4.03 | 4.03 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $11,600 | 45.94 | 3.96 |
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.