Hey, everyone! Josh Engleman here to break down my top NBA DFS plays for today’s five-game DraftKings slate. This slate offers some intriguing value spots, and with Stokastic’s NBA DFS Sims, NBA DFS projections and NBA DFS ownership projections, I’m here to guide you toward the best DraftKings NBA DFS picks to help you build winning lineups.
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DraftKings NBA DFS Picks Today, November 26
5 – Jabari Smith Jr.
Position: PF/C | Salary: $4,500
Projections: 11.6 Points, 6.4 Rebounds, 1.2 Assists, 1.2 Stocks
Smith’s salary is wild for someone with his upside, and he is showing up as optimal 28% of the time in simulations. The key with Smith is his wide range of minutes. While I’ve given him 28 minutes, he could play anywhere from 22 to 34 minutes, depending on how the game unfolds. That variance can be frustrating, but it’s also what makes him an excellent GPP play.
If things break right, Smith has legitimate 34-minute upside at a price tag this low, and that’s the kind of play you need to win big tournaments. Plus, the power forward/center eligibility adds flexibility to your lineups.
4 – Lauri Markkanen
Position: SF/PF | Salary: $7,400
Projections: 22.3 Points, 7.4 Rebounds, 2.4 Assists, 1.3 Stocks
Without Jordan Clarkson in the lineup for Utah, Markkanen is going to b\have more offensive responsibility, and he’s already averaging around 34 minutes per game. He faces a San Antonio defense that’s solid when Victor Wembanyama is on the floor but still beatable overall. Markkanen’s ability to take over games for Utah, combined with his salary, makes him a fantastic option today.
3 – Alexandre Sarr
Position: PF/C | Salary: $5,000
Projections: 11.6 Points, 6.3 Rebounds, 2.8 Assists, 2.3 Stocks
The Wizards and Bulls are playing in the game with the highest implied total on the slate. That’s a recipe for fantasy success. Sarr is locked into 26 to 27 minutes, and while his minutes don’t have a ton of upside, his ability to rack up stocks makes him an intriguing play. The power forward eligibility is the cherry on top, giving you lineup flexibility that’s always valuable.
2 – Mike Conley
Position: PG | Salary: $4,600
Projections: 10.2 Points, 3.2 Rebounds, 5.5 Assists, 1.6 Stocks
If Conley plays he’s an incredible value at just $4,600. Even in the latter stages of his career, he is close to a fantasy point per minute. The big appeal here is his minutes. Recently, he’s played up to 35 minutes in a game. If he’s back to that 30-minute mark, he’s wildly underpriced. Even if he only gets 24 to 25 minutes, he’s still a solid option. But if Conley is confirmed in and hitting 30 minutes? Lock him into your lineups.
1 – Kyle Kuzma
Position: PF | Salary: $6,300
Projections: 21.3 Points, 6.0 Rebounds, 3.8 Assists, 1.1 Stocks
Kuzma’s minutes have been creeping up, and I’ve got him in for 29 today. If Jordan Poole ends up sitting, Kuzma’s role will become even more prominent, adding to his appeal. He’s still working his way back into peak form after missing time earlier this season, but his upside at this price is undeniable. In a matchup with the Bulls in the highest-total game of the day, Kuzma stands out as the best play on the slate.
