Following a fun Christmas slate, Thursday gives us a nice seven-gamer for the main slate and a handful more for the night action. Let’s get into the best DraftKings NBA DFS picks for Dec. 26 with the help of Stokastic’s NBA DFS Sims, NBA DFS projections and NBA DFS ownership projections.
DraftKings NBA DFS Picks Today, December 26
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5 – Cam Whitmore
Position: SF/PF | Salary: $4,000
Projections: 13.3 Points, 4.2 Rebounds, 1.2 Assists, 1.1 Stocks
Whitmore’s spot could look even better depending on the status of Tari Eason, who is questionable. If Eason sits, Whitmore’s minutes will become a lot more secure. Whitmore is starting to see more action now that he’s healthy, and Houston will need to make some roster decisions soon with its glut of young talent. Even if Eason plays, Whitmore is a solid value, but if Eason sits, Whitmore could push closer to 26 minutes.
4 – Ja Morant
Position: PG | Salary: $8,500
Projections: 23.7 Points, 4.8 Rebounds, 7.2 Assists, 1.5 Stocks
The downside here is his playing time — Morant is not logging 36 minutes like some other starters. Instead, he is likely looking at 29 to 31 minutes. But at this price tag, I’m fine with it. If I’m grabbing a piece of Memphis today, it’s going to be Morant in this high-paced matchup.
3 – Alexandre Sarr
Position: PF/C | Salary: $5,400
Projections: 13.0 Points, 7.1 Rebounds, 2.1 Assists, 2.5 Stocks
Both Carlton Carrington and Bilal Coulibaly are likely to play, but Sarr is already playing around 30 minutes per game, and this matchup against Charlotte is favorable. He’s a strong mid-range play with multi-positional flexibility.
2 – Jordan Poole
Position: PG/SG | Salary: $7,700
Projections: 25.4 Points, 2.9 Rebounds, 5.3 Assists, 1.7 Stocks
Poole has been balling lately, averaging 35 minutes per game over his last 10. The matchup against Charlotte is a dream — its defense is a sieve. And don’t forget, Poole is back to being a 30% usage player with solid efficiency. If a couple of those questionable guys sit, Poole’s value could climb even higher.
1 – Trae Young
Position: PG | Salary: $9,200
Projections: 25.8 Points, 3.6 Rebounds, 11.8 Assists, 1.5 Stocks
Young is carrying a questionable tag, but if he’s active, he’s a must-have in this spot against Chicago. This game has a high total, a fast pace and a weak Bulls defense. Everything about this matchup screams smash spot. If Young ends up sitting, Atlanta’s value shifts to guys like Jalen Johnson and Clint Capela, but assuming he plays, Young is the No. 1 guy on my board.
