With a tight NBA DFS slate tonight, finding the right edge is more important than ever. Whether you’re looking for cash game or GPP picks, the smartest approach is to rely on advanced data. The most successful DraftKings players don’t guess — they use NBA DFS projections, NBA DFS ownership projections and Sims tools to pinpoint the best plays.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls-Magic | Lonzo Ball ($4,700) 29.5% owned 5.74x value, 29.8 mins | Zach Collins ($6,500) 1.7% owned 4.44x value, 28.2 mins | Franz Wagner ($8,600) 36.1% owned 5.28x value, 34.8 mins |
| Pacers-Hawks | Georges Niang ($4,100) 32.1% owned 5.80x value, 27.3 mins | Bennedict Mathurin ($4,900) 4.7% owned 4.78x value, 24.8 mins | Onyeka Okongwu ($6,400) 36.9% owned 5.79x value, 31.7 mins |
| 76ers-Celtics | Guerschon Yabusele ($5,100) 28.8% owned 5.47x value, 31.5 mins | Quentin Grimes (PG/SG, $6,100) 7.7% owned 4.60x value, 33.5 mins | Guerschon Yabusele ($5,100) 28.8% owned 5.47x value, 31.5 mins |
| Warriors-Nets | Draymond Green ($6,000) 18.0% owned 5.44x value, 30.7 mins | Jimmy Butler ($7,900) 2.4% owned 4.37x value, 30.4 mins | Draymond Green ($6,000) 18.0% owned 5.44x value, 30.7 mins |
| Rockets-Pelicans | Tari Eason ($5,500) 24.4% owned 5.24x value, 26.5 mins | Amen Thompson ($8,700) 9.3% owned 4.87x value, 37.9 mins | Tari Eason ($5,500) 24.4% owned 5.24x value, 26.5 mins |
| Knicks-Lakers | Austin Reaves (PG/SG, $7,400) 14.2% owned 5.25x value, 35.8 mins | Karl-Anthony Towns ($9,900) 2.9% owned 4.90x value, 35.5 mins | Austin Reaves (PG/SG, $7,400) 14.2% owned 5.25x value, 35.8 mins |
NBA DFS Tools and Data for 2025
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