A loaded NBA DFS slate means tougher competition, and only the sharpest players will rise to the top. Guesswork won’t get you there — winning DFS players rely on cutting-edge NBA DFS projections, NBA DFS ownership projections and Sims tools to identify the best cash game and GPP picks.
But even the best strategy can crumble if you’re caught off guard by last-minute news. Late scratches and unexpected lineup changes can derail your rosters—unless you’re prepared. Stay ahead of the chaos with our NBA DFS Starting Lineups Page, ensuring your lineups are optimized before tip-off.
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NBA DFS GPP Picks: Best Cash Game & Quick Picks for EVERY GAME
If the Chalk and Cash Game sections display “N/A,” it means there are no clear high-ownership value plays or strong contrarian GPP options for that game. In those cases, shifting focus to other matchups may be the best strategy.
| Game | Chalk Pick | GPP Leverage Pick | Cash Game Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets-Hawks | Onyeka Okongwu ($7,500) 24.0% owned 4.97x value, 30.9 mins | Mark Williams ($7,900) 3.9% owned 4.95x value, 28.7 mins | Onyeka Okongwu ($7,500) 24.0% owned 4.97x value, 30.9 mins |
| Thunder-Celtics | N/A | Isaiah Hartenstein ($6,900) 2.2% owned 4.72x value, 28.6 mins | N/A |
| 76ers-Raptors | Jamal Shead ($4,500) 58.2% owned 6.30x value, 34.4 mins | Andre Drummond (C, $6,000) 1.3% owned 4.61x value, 23.0 mins | A.J. Lawson ($4,700) 36.3% owned 5.50x value, 31.8 mins |
| Clippers-Heat | Ivica Zubac ($8,100) 23.0% owned 5.18x value, 34.4 mins | Tyler Herro ($8,600) 3.5% owned 4.47x value, 35.9 mins | Ivica Zubac ($8,100) 23.0% owned 5.18x value, 34.4 mins |
| Suns-Rockets | Alperen Sengun ($8,800) 37.3% owned 5.32x value, 32.8 mins | Kevin Durant ($9,500) 6.0% owned 4.53x value, 37.3 mins | Tari Eason ($6,400) 27.9% owned 4.88x value, 28.6 mins |
| Jazz-Grizzlies | Collin Sexton ($6,000) 21.5% owned 5.21x value, 29.9 mins | Walker Kessler ($7,200) 3.0% owned 4.74x value, 29.5 mins | Desmond Bane ($8,500) 24.2% owned 4.83x value, 35.2 mins |
| Mavericks-Spurs | Devin Vassell ($6,500) 19.2% owned 5.06x value, 33.5 mins | P.J. Washington ($7,000) 3.5% owned 4.54x value, 27.9 mins | De’Aaron Fox ($8,400) 22.1% owned 5.07x value, 32.9 mins |
| Timberwolves-Nuggets | Michael Porter Jr. ($6,500) 19.7% owned 5.01x value, 35.5 mins | Nikola Jokic ($13,000) 8.6% owned 4.87x value, 36.7 mins | Russell Westbrook ($6,300) 18.5% owned 5.22x value, 32.1 mins |
| Knicks-Trail Blazers | Josh Hart ($8,000) 27.6% owned 5.03x value, 37.2 mins | Scoot Henderson ($5,200) 5.5% owned 4.89x value, 27.1 mins | Josh Hart ($8,000) 27.6% owned 5.03x value, 37.2 mins |
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NBA DFS Tools and Data for 2025
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