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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $10,600 | 46.79 | 4.41 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,400 | 40.69 | 4.84 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,800 | 39.79 | 4.06 |
| Gabe Vincent | LAL | $4,000 | 15.54 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,400 | 40.69 | 4.84 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $10,600 | 46.79 | 4.41 |
| Bronny James | LAL | $1,000 | 4.34 | 4.34 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,800 | 39.79 | 4.06 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,400 | 40.69 | 4.84 |
| Nick Smith Jr. | CHA | $4,200 | 20.17 | 4.80 |
| Gabe Vincent | LAL | $4,000 | 15.54 | 3.88 |
| Dalton Knecht | LAL | $5,600 | 10.92 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,400 | 40.69 | 4.84 |
| Nick Smith Jr. | CHA | $4,200 | 20.17 | 4.80 |
| Bronny James | LAL | $1,000 | 4.34 | 4.34 |
| Gabe Vincent | LAL | $4,000 | 15.54 | 3.88 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,200 | 53.20 | 5.22 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $7,000 | 27.19 | 3.88 |
| Nick Smith Jr. | CHA | $4,200 | 20.17 | 4.80 |
| Josh Green | CHA | $5,400 | 15.96 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidjane Salaun | CHA | $2,400 | 14.26 | 5.94 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,200 | 53.20 | 5.22 |
| Nick Smith Jr. | CHA | $4,200 | 20.17 | 4.80 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $7,000 | 27.19 | 3.88 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,200 | 53.20 | 5.22 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $8,800 | 38.10 | 4.33 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $7,000 | 27.19 | 3.88 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | LAL | $5,200 | 15.05 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidjane Salaun | CHA | $2,400 | 14.26 | 5.94 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,200 | 53.20 | 5.22 |
| Markieff Morris | LAL | $1,000 | 4.69 | 4.69 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $8,800 | 38.10 | 4.33 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Williams | CHA | $8,600 | 36.87 | 4.29 |
| Jaxson Hayes | LAL | $6,000 | 23.20 | 3.87 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | CHA | $5,000 | 18.32 | 3.66 |
| Moussa Diabate | CHA | $5,800 | 17.96 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Gibson | CHA | $2,000 | 9.74 | 4.87 |
| Christian Koloko | LAL | $1,000 | 4.74 | 4.74 |
| Markieff Morris | LAL | $1,000 | 4.69 | 4.69 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $8,600 | 36.87 | 4.29 |
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.