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 | LAL | $10,500 | 52.76 | 5.03 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,200 | 47.06 | 5.74 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,300 | 46.65 | 5.02 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,200 | 44.36 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Jerome | CLE | $4,700 | 31.05 | 6.61 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,200 | 47.06 | 5.74 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $5,900 | 33.08 | 5.61 |
| Damion Baugh | CHA | $3,600 | 18.74 | 5.20 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,200 | 47.06 | 5.74 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAS | $8,700 | 42.92 | 4.93 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,000 | 42.52 | 4.72 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,100 | 41.19 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,200 | 47.06 | 5.74 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $5,900 | 33.08 | 5.61 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,200 | 39.26 | 5.45 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,600 | 24.44 | 5.31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,000 | 52.08 | 5.21 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 51.18 | 5.28 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,500 | 46.67 | 5.49 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,400 | 43.64 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,500 | 46.67 | 5.49 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,200 | 39.26 | 5.45 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,600 | 24.44 | 5.31 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 51.18 | 5.28 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 52.89 | 4.81 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,000 | 52.08 | 5.21 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 51.18 | 5.28 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $8,900 | 48.87 | 5.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,100 | 28.36 | 5.56 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $8,900 | 48.87 | 5.49 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,500 | 46.67 | 5.49 |
| Bol Bol | PHX | $4,400 | 23.68 | 5.38 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 52.89 | 4.81 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $8,900 | 48.87 | 5.49 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,400 | 43.35 | 5.16 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,500 | 42.57 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $8,900 | 48.87 | 5.49 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $6,200 | 33.24 | 5.36 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,100 | 27.17 | 5.33 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,400 | 43.35 | 5.16 |
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.