DraftKings Fantasy Basketball Cheat Sheet: Best Picks From NBA DFS Contest Sims | Jalen Brunson (December 23)

Get hyped for basketball! NBA DFS is rolling, and we’ve got the ultimate picks for DraftKings on Monday, Dec. 23. Stokastic’s cutting-edge NBA DFS projections, Sims and ownership data will give you a major edge. Want to step up your DFS game? Read our NBA DFS package breakdown for full details of our NBA DFS Sims and more.

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DraftKings NBA DFS Cheat Sheet: Fantasy Basketball Picks Tonight

Data accurate as of publish time. If you want real-time data, check out Stokastic’s NBA DFS projections and other tools.

TierPGSGSFPFC
SuperstarJoel Embiid
$9,600; 49.30
HighJalen Brunson
$8,300; 43.52
Anthony Edwards
$8,700; 44.41
Jalen Williams
$8,100; 23.92
Isaiah Hartenstein
$7,100; 38.31
MediumDevin Vassell
$5,400; 28.11
O.G. Anunoby
$6,100; 31.21
Alexandre Sarr
$5,400; 29.91
Brook Lopez
$5,500; 31.10
LowRyan Rollins
$3,500; 26.36
Kevin Porter Jr.
$4,600; 27.23
Kris Dunn
$4,000; 21.14
Tari Eason
$4,800; 24.67
Naz Reid
$4,400; 25.89
These NBA DraftKings DFS picks are selected based on the highest exposures in top-300 lineups according to simulated ROI. Each player is listed with their given salary and their projected fantasy points, per Stokastic projections.

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New NBA DFS Tools and Data for 2024-25

NBA Single-Lineup Simulator

For single-entry players or those who prefer hand-crafting their NBA DFS lineups, the Single-Lineup Simulator is a complete game-changer. This tool allows you to manually build your lineups and then run simulations using the same robust technology as the full NBA DFS Sims. Now, you can see if your lineup is generating positive returns or leaving potential profits on the table.

In addition to checking ROI, the Single-Lineup Simulator provides important metrics like how often your lineup finishes in first, lands inside the top 10, or cashes overall across multiple simulations. This tool is your secret weapon for sharpening your single-entry strategy and boosting your NBA DFS performance.

Daily Fantasy Pick’em Optimizers for PrizePicks, Underdog Fantasy, and DraftKings Pick6

We’re excited to roll out our premier Pick’em Projections at Stokastic, designed to make building +EV pick’em entries a breeze on PrizePicks, Underdog Fantasy, and DraftKings Pick6. Our optimizers allow you to compare picks based on expected value and craft high-ROI entries manually for the best DFS apps, or let the optimizer do the heavy lifting with one-click optimal entries.

Whether you’re aiming for big payouts through Power Plays or Flex Plays, our +EV projections ensure you’re getting the most out of every pick’em entry.

Returning NBA DFS Tools and Data

NBA Lineup Generator

With a few simple clicks, the NBA Lineup Generator creates optimized lineups tailored to your preferences. You control how chalky or contrarian your lineups are, and can lock in key players you don’t want to miss out on. The Lineup Generator then produces lineups you can save or discard, with an easy export option for fast entry uploads.

NBA Contest Generator

Build a lineup pool that matches NBA DFS ownership projections for any given slate. Use the tool to compare projected and actual ownership of players in your lineups, and use the “Boost Ownership” feature to fine-tune player exposure within your contest pool for optimal success.

NBA Pre-Contest Simulator

Simulate your lineup’s performance ahead of time with the NBA Pre-Contest Simulator. This tool runs thousands of simulations, offering vital insights like simulated ROI and other key performance metrics. It’s a quick and easy way to spot the strongest lineups before submitting them.

NBA Post-Contest Simulator

For long-term DFS success, post-contest analysis is critical. The Post-Contest Simulator goes beyond real-world results by simulating actual contest lineups over thousands of runs. By combining performance and ROI metrics, this tool helps you analyze lineup strategies, projections, and ownership data on a much larger scale. It’s perfect for tracking performance trends and improving over time.

To learn more, read Steve Buzzard’s guide on how to use NBA DFS Sims to refine your strategy.

NBA Data + Projections

Stokastic’s NBA data and projections continue to lead the industry, offering the most precise and advanced insights for daily fantasy contests. Developed by expert DFS players with millions in winnings, our NBA DFS projections give you the competitive advantage needed to succeed.

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Sam Smith is a writer and editor with Stokastic and OddsShopper. He has been immersed in the world of professional sports data since 2015, while also writing extensively on the NFL for a multitude of blogs and websites. With Stokastic, Sam looks to blend his sports and editorial expertise with Stokastic's data to bring you the best fantasy information possible.

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