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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,500 | 65.22 | 5.22 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,100 | 53.35 | 5.28 |
| Kyrie Irving | BKN | $10,000 | 52.77 | 5.28 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $10,000 | 49.55 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | MIA | $4,700 | 25.10 | 5.34 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,800 | 36.21 | 5.33 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,100 | 53.35 | 5.28 |
| Kyrie Irving | BKN | $10,000 | 52.77 | 5.28 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | LAC | $9,000 | 43.59 | 4.84 |
| Jordan Poole | GSW | $8,000 | 38.39 | 4.80 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $7,900 | 37.80 | 4.79 |
| Klay Thompson | GSW | $7,200 | 36.98 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,700 | 25.31 | 5.38 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $4,400 | 22.95 | 5.22 |
| Klay Thompson | GSW | $7,200 | 36.98 | 5.14 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,100 | 35.96 | 5.06 |
Use our SFTB Plus optimizers to perfect your DFS roster. Include or Exclude players and teams, and see our 10 best rosters for every available slate.
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | LAC | $9,000 | 43.59 | 4.84 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,600 | 41.98 | 4.37 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $10,200 | 40.56 | 3.98 |
| Klay Thompson | GSW | $7,200 | 36.98 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,700 | 25.31 | 5.38 |
| Josh Hart | POR | $5,100 | 26.37 | 5.17 |
| Klay Thompson | GSW | $7,200 | 36.98 | 5.14 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $4,200 | 21.42 | 5.10 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,400 | 55.41 | 4.86 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $11,400 | 53.10 | 4.66 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,600 | 41.98 | 4.37 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $10,200 | 40.56 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jericho Sims | NYK | $2,400 | 17.38 | 7.24 |
| Obi Toppin | NYK | $1,400 | 8.47 | 6.05 |
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $4,300 | 23.70 | 5.51 |
| Thaddeus Young | TOR | $1,000 | 5.51 | 5.51 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,400 | 55.41 | 4.86 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,300 | 44.98 | 5.42 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $11,000 | 39.46 | 3.59 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,000 | 37.29 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Hartenstein | NYK | $1,000 | 12.12 | 12.12 |
| Precious Achiuwa | TOR | $4,400 | 34.95 | 7.94 |
| Jericho Sims | NYK | $2,400 | 17.38 | 7.24 |
| Obi Toppin | NYK | $1,400 | 8.47 | 6.05 |
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.