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 | $12,000 | 60.04 | 5.00 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,800 | 49.11 | 5.01 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $8,400 | 46.01 | 5.48 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,600 | 44.46 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $4,600 | 29.54 | 6.42 |
| AJ Johnson | WAS | $4,500 | 28.49 | 6.33 |
| Jeff Dowtin | PHI | $5,100 | 30.19 | 5.92 |
| Ryan Rollins | MIL | $4,500 | 26.21 | 5.82 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,600 | 44.46 | 5.17 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,200 | 43.07 | 4.68 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $9,100 | 40.88 | 4.49 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,900 | 39.14 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Johnson | WAS | $4,500 | 28.49 | 6.33 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | MIL | $4,400 | 24.92 | 5.66 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,300 | 23.00 | 5.35 |
| Cameron Payne | NYK | $4,600 | 24.52 | 5.33 |
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 | $10,300 | 47.71 | 4.63 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,700 | 40.22 | 4.62 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,800 | 40.20 | 4.57 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,900 | 39.57 | 5.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | MIL | $5,900 | 34.84 | 5.91 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,900 | 39.57 | 5.73 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | MIL | $4,400 | 24.92 | 5.66 |
| Justin Edwards | PHI | $5,700 | 31.66 | 5.55 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 47.71 | 4.63 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,300 | 41.99 | 4.52 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,200 | 41.00 | 5.00 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,800 | 40.20 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | MIL | $5,900 | 34.84 | 5.91 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,900 | 39.57 | 5.73 |
| Trendon Watford | BKN | $4,600 | 26.08 | 5.67 |
| Justin Edwards | PHI | $5,700 | 31.66 | 5.55 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 57.48 | 4.60 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $10,000 | 47.85 | 4.78 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,300 | 41.99 | 4.52 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,300 | 41.83 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,000 | 36.70 | 6.12 |
| Trendon Watford | BKN | $4,600 | 26.08 | 5.67 |
| Orlando Robinson | TOR | $4,500 | 24.31 | 5.40 |
| Tristan Vukcevic | WAS | $4,300 | 22.88 | 5.32 |
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.