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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,100 | 50.21 | 6.20 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,500 | 49.92 | 4.75 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,300 | 49.83 | 4.84 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $10,000 | 48.20 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Clayton Jr. | UTA | $2,400 | 16.84 | 7.02 |
| Quenton Jackson | IND | $3,400 | 23.43 | 6.89 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,100 | 50.21 | 6.20 |
| Brandon Williams | DAL | $4,800 | 29.15 | 6.07 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 51.35 | 5.52 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,800 | 41.05 | 4.66 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $8,600 | 37.41 | 4.35 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $7,400 | 37.06 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Clayton Jr. | UTA | $2,400 | 16.84 | 7.02 |
| Quenton Jackson | IND | $3,400 | 23.43 | 6.89 |
| Brandon Williams | DAL | $4,800 | 29.15 | 6.07 |
| Anfernee Simons | BOS | $5,000 | 28.32 | 5.66 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $10,000 | 46.20 | 4.62 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,500 | 36.48 | 4.86 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $7,700 | 34.85 | 4.53 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $7,700 | 34.52 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Williams | UTA | $2,200 | 17.17 | 7.80 |
| Jarace Walker | IND | $3,800 | 22.74 | 5.99 |
| Johnny Furphy | IND | $3,700 | 21.47 | 5.80 |
| Klay Thompson | DAL | $4,400 | 25.52 | 5.80 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,200 | 48.83 | 4.79 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,900 | 47.20 | 5.30 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,300 | 43.31 | 5.22 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,400 | 36.80 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | DAL | $1,000 | 14.46 | 14.46 |
| Caleb Martin | DAL | $1,600 | 20.49 | 12.81 |
| Taylor Hendricks | UTA | $1,800 | 12.93 | 7.18 |
| Jay Huff | IND | $4,600 | 32.64 | 7.10 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,700 | 50.08 | 5.16 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,800 | 41.59 | 4.73 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,600 | 36.78 | 5.57 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $7,300 | 36.57 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | DAL | $1,000 | 14.46 | 14.46 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $2,000 | 18.25 | 9.12 |
| Jay Huff | IND | $4,600 | 32.64 | 7.10 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,600 | 36.78 | 5.57 |
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.