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 | $11,600 | 55.38 | 4.77 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $11,700 | 49.97 | 4.27 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $8,200 | 42.19 | 5.14 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,600 | 41.61 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $5,500 | 30.70 | 5.58 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $8,200 | 42.19 | 5.14 |
| KJ Simpson | CHA | $4,800 | 23.70 | 4.94 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $6,800 | 32.48 | 4.78 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,600 | 35.31 | 4.65 |
| AJ Johnson | WAS | $5,100 | 21.36 | 4.19 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,300 | 20.74 | 4.82 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $3,900 | 19.83 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $3,900 | 19.83 | 5.08 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,300 | 20.74 | 4.82 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,600 | 35.31 | 4.65 |
| Josh Green | CHA | $3,800 | 16.55 | 4.36 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $5,400 | 23.54 | 4.36 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $4,700 | 22.35 | 4.76 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $5,300 | 22.12 | 4.17 |
| Johnny Juzang | UTA | $4,100 | 19.75 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Juzang | UTA | $4,100 | 19.75 | 4.82 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $4,700 | 22.35 | 4.76 |
| Dalen Terry | CHI | $4,000 | 18.71 | 4.68 |
| Jaylen Martin | WAS | $4,200 | 18.66 | 4.44 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,800 | 35.71 | 4.58 |
| Drew Timme | BKN | $3,900 | 23.64 | 6.06 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,700 | 22.83 | 4.86 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,100 | 22.27 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Timme | BKN | $3,900 | 23.64 | 6.06 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,700 | 22.83 | 4.86 |
| Tidjane Salaün | CHA | $4,200 | 19.49 | 4.64 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,800 | 35.71 | 4.58 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $9,000 | 43.91 | 4.88 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,000 | 41.57 | 5.20 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $7,500 | 38.91 | 5.19 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,600 | 37.54 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Tshiebwe | UTA | $3,900 | 28.03 | 7.19 |
| Thomas Bryant | IND | $4,600 | 24.58 | 5.34 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,000 | 41.57 | 5.20 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $7,500 | 38.91 | 5.19 |
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.