NBA DFS GPP & Cash Game Picks: Quick DraftKings Picks for EVERY GAME Today (March 18)

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NBA DFS GPP Picks: Best Cash Game & Quick Picks for EVERY GAME

If you see “N/A” in the Chalk and Cash Game sections, that means there aren’t any standout high-ownership value plays or obvious contrarian GPP targets for that particular slate. Stay flexible and adjust as news breaks.

GameChalk PickGPP Leverage PickCash Game Pick
Hawks-HornetsMoussa Diabate ($3,200)
90.3% owned
8.13x value, 25.8 mins
Georges Niang ($4,200)
26.2% owned
5.61x value, 25.2 mins
LaMelo Ball ($9,500)
55.4% owned
5.54x value, 31.7 mins
Nets-CelticsJrue Holiday ($5,200)
14.7% owned
5.28x value, 32.8 mins
N/AJrue Holiday ($5,200)
14.7% owned
5.28x value, 32.8 mins
Bucks-WarriorsDamian Lillard ($8,500)
33.4% owned
4.81x value, 34.7 mins
Jimmy Butler ($7,900)
10.8% owned
5.17x value, 32.7 mins
Giannis Antetokounmpo ($11,500)
71.2% owned
5.10x value, 34.4 mins
Cavaliers-ClippersKawhi Leonard ($8,200)
13.9% owned
4.80x value, 34.2 mins
N/AN/A

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Sam Smith is a writer and editor with Stokastic and OddsShopper. He has been immersed in the world of professional sports data since 2015, while also writing extensively on the NFL for a multitude of blogs and websites. With Stokastic, Sam looks to blend his sports and editorial expertise with Stokastic's data to bring you the best fantasy information possible.

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