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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,000 | 47.79 | 5.31 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,500 | 43.91 | 4.62 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $10,000 | 41.81 | 4.18 |
| James Harden | CLE | $8,800 | 40.13 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Carter | SAC | $3,300 | 21.93 | 6.65 |
| Tyus Jones | DAL | $1,000 | 6.14 | 6.14 |
| Ty Jerome | MEM | $5,500 | 31.20 | 5.67 |
| Jalen Suggs | ORL | $6,300 | 34.79 | 5.52 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,600 | 45.03 | 4.69 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $8,200 | 43.20 | 5.27 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,000 | 38.46 | 4.27 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $6,600 | 33.90 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $3,700 | 26.82 | 7.25 |
| Devin Carter | SAC | $3,300 | 21.93 | 6.65 |
| Anfernee Simons | CHI | $5,300 | 28.12 | 5.31 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $8,200 | 43.20 | 5.27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,900 | 43.10 | 4.84 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $10,000 | 41.81 | 4.18 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,000 | 38.46 | 4.27 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,200 | 35.77 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $3,700 | 26.82 | 7.25 |
| Jamir Watkins | WAS | $3,500 | 21.22 | 6.06 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $4,500 | 25.91 | 5.76 |
| Dillon Brooks | PHX | $6,900 | 34.41 | 4.99 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,900 | 50.90 | 4.67 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,000 | 41.43 | 4.60 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,700 | 40.77 | 4.69 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,200 | 38.40 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamir Watkins | WAS | $3,500 | 21.22 | 6.06 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAS | $3,400 | 20.15 | 5.93 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $4,500 | 25.91 | 5.76 |
| Caleb Martin | DAL | $3,800 | 20.86 | 5.49 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 60.49 | 5.13 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,800 | 49.48 | 4.58 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,700 | 45.39 | 4.68 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,500 | 37.73 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Hayes | LAL | $3,700 | 23.75 | 6.42 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $4,800 | 26.56 | 5.53 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 60.49 | 5.13 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,900 | 34.50 | 5.00 |
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.