Tonight’s NBA DFS slate is packed with cash game locks and high-upside GPP fliers, and these NBA DFS picks could be the difference between winning and watching from the sidelines. It’s not just about playing it safe—it’s about playing it smart. That’s why we’re using Stokastic’s NBA DFS projections, NBA DFS ownership projections and Sims tools to maximize every edge in tonight’s matchups. Let’s dive in!
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NBA DFS GPP Picks: Best Cash Game & Quick Picks for EVERY GAME
Chalk and Cash Game sections with N/A indicate there are no real high-ownership value plays for that particular game. Look to other matchups for these contests.
| Game | Chalk Pick | GPP Leverage Pick | Cash Game Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder-Jazz | Jordan Clarkson ($5,900) 17.0% owned 4.99x value, 28.9 mins | Isaiah Hartenstein ($7,000) 5.4% owned 4.93x value, 27.1 mins | Jordan Clarkson ($5,900) 17.0% owned 4.99x value, 28.9 mins |
| Knicks-Cavaliers | Karl-Anthony Towns (C, $10,000) 15.6% owned 4.81x value, 35.7 mins | Darius Garland ($7,500) 7.4% owned 4.90x value, 31.2 mins | Karl-Anthony Towns (C, $10,000) 15.6% owned 4.81x value, 35.7 mins |
| Pelicans-Mavericks | Dante Exum ($4,400) 23.1% owned 4.96x value, 21.6 mins | Spencer Dinwiddie ($5,400) 0.2% owned 3.83x value, 23.8 mins | Kyrie Irving ($9,200) 23.9% owned 4.98x value, 37.6 mins |
| Heat-Raptors | Andrew Wiggins ($6,200) 18.3% owned 4.88x value, 31.9 mins | R.J. Barrett ($7,800) 1.0% owned 4.23x value, 29.9 mins | Bam Adebayo ($8,100) 21.3% owned 4.94x value, 33.9 mins |
| Bucks-Wizards | Alexandre Sarr ($6,000) 34.2% owned 5.62x value, 29.4 mins | Kyle Kuzma ($7,100) 8.8% owned 4.89x value, 33.7 mins | Alexandre Sarr ($6,000) 34.2% owned 5.62x value, 29.4 mins |
| Timberwolves-Rockets | N/A | Rudy Gobert ($6,600) 9.4% owned 5.03x value, 33.2 mins | N/A |
| Grizzlies-Magic | Cole Anthony ($4,800) 21.9% owned 5.17x value, 23.5 mins | Santi Aldama ($5,600) 0.6% owned 3.83x value, 22.8 mins | Franz Wagner ($8,800) 21.7% owned 4.99x value, 32.9 mins |
| Warriors-Kings | Draymond Green ($6,300) 20.2% owned 5.12x value, 31.2 mins | DeMar DeRozan ($7,400) 2.7% owned 4.43x value, 35.6 mins | Brandin Podziemski ($5,700) 34.4% owned 5.31x value, 32.5 mins |
| Pistons-Spurs | N/A | Ausar Thompson ($6,600) 2.9% owned 4.29x value, 24.9 mins | N/A |
NBA DFS Tools and Data for 2025
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