Tonight’s NBA DFS slate is packed with elite cash game and GPP picks, making it crucial to find an edge in both cash games and GPPs. The key to building sharp, high-upside DraftKings lineups? Leveraging NBA DFS projections, NBA DFS ownership projections and Sims tools to identify the best plays.
As always, these picks are based on the latest intel, but staying ahead of breaking news is essential. Be sure to check our NBA DFS Starting Lineups Page for real-time updates before lock.
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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 aren’t any standout high-ownership value plays or strong contrarian GPP options for that game. It may be best to shift your focus to other matchups for those contests.
| Game | Chalk Pick | GPP Leverage Pick | Cash Game Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Blazers-Celtics | Al Horford ($5,000) 17.3% owned 5.19x value, 32.7 mins | Donovan Clingan ($6,200) 0.3% owned 4.23x value, 23.6 mins | Al Horford ($5,000) 17.3% owned 5.19x value, 32.7 mins |
| Timberwolves-Hornets | N/A | Mark Williams ($7,900) 6.1% owned 4.81x value, 29.5 mins | N/A |
| Heat-Cavaliers | N/A | Kyle Anderson ($4,400) 1.0% owned 5.15x value, 24.1 mins | N/A |
| Jazz-Wizards | Brice Sensabaugh ($4,300) 42.0% owned 5.85x value, 27.0 mins | Carlton Carrington ($5,500) 13.6% owned 4.78x value, 30.9 mins | Alexandre Sarr ($5,900) 21.9% owned 5.49x value, 26.6 mins |
| Mavericks-Bucks | Spencer Dinwiddie ($5,600) 33.2% owned 5.13x value, 31.0 mins | Brook Lopez ($6,200) 1.6% owned 4.49x value, 31.1 mins | Kai Jones ($4,900) 21.7% owned 5.63x value, 31.8 mins |
| Kings-Nuggets | Zach LaVine ($7,600) 16.4% owned 4.94x value, 36.6 mins | Jonas Valanciunas ($6,900) 4.3% owned 4.89x value, 26.0 mins | Zach LaVine ($7,600) 16.4% owned 4.94x value, 36.6 mins |
| Thunder-Grizzlies | Chet Holmgren ($8,000) 33.4% owned 5.36x value, 29.5 mins | Ja Morant ($8,200) 15.3% owned 4.83x value, 31.5 mins | Jalen Williams ($8,300) 29.2% owned 5.15x value, 32.8 mins |
| Pistons-Clippers | James Harden ($9,300) 29.0% owned 4.89x value, 36.1 mins | Cade Cunningham ($10,600) 1.8% owned 4.34x value, 34.9 mins | Ivica Zubac ($7,800) 24.5% owned 5.49x value, 33.2 mins |
NBA DFS Tools and Data for 2025
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