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NBA FanDuel Picks for Jan 21, 2026

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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,800 49.30 4.57
Jalen Brunson NY $8,700 38.11 4.38
Ja Morant MEM $7,900 35.77 4.53
Russell Westbrook SAC $7,700 34.38 4.47

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,800 49.30 4.57
Ja Morant MEM $7,900 35.77 4.53
Russell Westbrook SAC $7,700 34.38 4.47
Jalen Brunson NY $8,700 38.11 4.38

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
AJ Green MIL $4,000 18.57 4.64
Quenton Jackson IND $3,800 13.59 3.58
Gary Harris MIL $3,600 11.59 3.22
Baylor Scheierman BOS $3,800 10.54 2.77

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
AJ Green MIL $4,000 18.57 4.64
Quenton Jackson IND $3,800 13.59 3.58
Gary Harris MIL $3,600 11.59 3.22
Landry Shamet NY $3,700 10.44 2.82

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Gradey Dick TOR $3,800 16.90 4.45
Corey Kispert ATL $3,800 16.39 4.31
Johnny Furphy IND $3,900 15.69 4.02
Javonte Green DET $3,900 13.15 3.37

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Gradey Dick TOR $3,800 16.90 4.45
Corey Kispert ATL $3,800 16.39 4.31
Johnny Furphy IND $3,900 15.69 4.02
John Konchar MEM $3,700 12.56 3.40

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,200 47.94 4.28
Zion Williamson NO $8,100 35.24 4.35
Noah Clowney BKN $5,500 24.17 4.39
Kenrich Williams OKC $3,700 22.48 6.07

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kenrich Williams OKC $3,700 22.48 6.07
Noah Clowney BKN $5,500 24.17 4.39
Zion Williamson NO $8,100 35.24 4.35
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,200 47.94 4.28

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Duren DET $7,200 35.05 4.87
Nic Claxton BKN $6,300 29.58 4.69
Neemias Queta BOS $5,300 26.65 5.03
Moussa Diabaté CHA $5,100 26.51 5.20

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Moussa Diabaté CHA $5,100 26.51 5.20
Dylan Cardwell SAC $4,400 22.76 5.17
Neemias Queta BOS $5,300 26.65 5.03
Jock Landale MEM $5,000 24.80 4.96

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.

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