Today’s slate brings plenty of value opportunities due to key injuries and roster shifts. With Dejounte Murray out long-term and De’Aaron Fox moving to San Antonio, some new names are stepping into expanded roles, making them crucial NBA DFS targets. Let’s get into my top 5 DraftKings NBA DFS picks for Monday, Feb. 3, using Stokastic’s NBA DFS Sims, NBA DFS projections and NBA DFS ownership projections.
DraftKings NBA DFS Picks Today, February 3
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5 – Cade Cunningham
Position: PG | Salary: $10,300
Projections: 28.2 Points, 6.2 Rebounds, 9.9 Assists, 1.8 Stocks
Cunningham kicks off our list, and I have him projected for 35 minutes in a favorable matchup against the short-handed Atlanta Hawks. He averages 1.5 fantasy points per minute guy, and with 13% optimal odds, he’s getting some ownership, but he’s worth the price tag in this spot.
4 – Jose Alvarado
Position: PG | Salary: $4,800
Projections: 11.8 Points, 3.0 Rebounds, 5.4 Assists, 2.0 Stocks
Now if you need some salary relief, we’re heading to New Orleans, where Alvarado is stepping up with Murray out. He should start, and he’s massively underpriced for his role today and is already drawing heavy ownership. If you’re playing cash games, Alvarado is a lock — his price is bound to rise, but for now, he’s a must-play.
3 – Keon Ellis
Position: SG | Salary: $3,500
Projections: 10.2 Points, 3.4 Rebounds, 1.9 Assists, 2.5 Stocks
Another value play comes in the form of Ellis, thanks to Fox and Kevin Huerter being out while Zach LaVine hasn’t arrived yet. The matchup against Minnesota isn’t ideal, but Ellis’ price tag makes him one of the best value plays on the slate. Sacramento is desperate for bodies, so Ellis could even push 36 minutes. Get him in your lineups before he goes back to the bench in the next game.
2 – Aaron Gordon
Position: PF/C | Salary: $4,500
Projections: 14.3 Points, 5.7 Rebounds, 2.9 Assists, 1.2 Stocks
The absence of Russell Westbrook and Peyton Watson secures his minutes, and the lack of secondary ball handlers should improve his rates across the board. He’s a bit underpriced considering his role today, and if the game stays competitive, he could easily push past 30 minutes — a solid mid-range play for today’s slate.
1 – Nikola Jokic
Position: C | Salary: $12,300
Projections: 27.8 Points, 11.9 Rebounds, 8.5 Assists, 2.2 Stocks
Frankly, this is not even close. Jokic is simply the best player in the world, and today’s matchup against the Pelicans makes him even more of a priority. The Pelicans are dealing with injuries, and there’s even trade speculation swirling around their roster. Regardless, Jokic dominates every matchup, and there’s no reason to fade him today.
