Tonight’s NBA DFS slate is packed with top cash game plays and high-upside GPP targets, and finding the right edge is crucial. That’s where Stokastic’s NBA DFS projections, NBA DFS ownership projections and Sims tools come in — helping you build smarter, more profitable lineups on DraftKings. Let’s dive into the best plays for tonight!
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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 and/or contrarian GPP for that particular game. Look to other matchups for these contests.
| Game | Chalk Pick | GPP Leverage Pick | Cash Game Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics-Raptors | Jaylen Brown ($7,700) 16.7% owned 5.08x value, 34.3 mins | Scottie Barnes ($8,600) 0.9% owned 4.44x value, 32.6 mins | Jaylen Brown ($7,700) 16.7% owned 5.08x value, 34.3 mins |
| Cavaliers-Magic | N/A | Paolo Banchero ($8,300) 9.7% owned 4.92x value, 32.8 mins | N/A |
| Bucks-Rockets | Alperen Sengun ($8,500) 19.5% owned 5.17x value, 30.7 mins | Damian Lillard ($9,300) 1.2% owned 4.54x value, 35.6 mins | Alperen Sengun ($8,500) 19.5% owned 5.17x value, 30.7 mins |
| Suns-Grizzlies | Vince Williams Jr. ($3,600) 35.0% owned 5.52x value, 20.5 mins | Zach Edey ($4,500) 6.0% owned 4.51x value, 19.4 mins | Desmond Bane ($7,100) 30.8% owned 5.34x value, 34.0 mins |
| Spurs-Pelicans | Chris Paul ($5,800) 25.7% owned 5.18x value, 28.1 mins | Jeremy Sochan ($6,500) 1.3% owned 4.19x value, 26.0 mins | De’Aaron Fox ($8,700) 37.1% owned 5.29x value, 34.9 mins |
| Hornets-Warriors | Buddy Hield ($4,200) 33.0% owned 5.56x value, 25.0 mins | Elfrid Payton ($4,000) 9.6% owned 5.76x value, 25.0 mins | Buddy Hield ($4,200) 33.0% owned 5.56x value, 25.0 mins |
| Mavericks-Lakers | LeBron James ($10,000) 14.2% owned 5.11x value, 32.9 mins | N/A | LeBron James ($10,000) 14.2% owned 5.11x value, 32.9 mins |
NBA DFS Tools and Data for 2025
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Stokastic’s industry-leading NBA DFS projections provide the most precise and actionable insights for every slate, helping you make data-driven decisions and maximize profitability.
