NBA DFS GPP & Cash Game Picks: This High-Value Pivot Can Make Your Lineup Tonight (April 3)

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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, it means there are no clear high-ownership value plays or standout contrarian options for that slate.

GameChalk PickGPP Leverage PickCash Game Pick
Magic-WizardsTristan Vukcevic ($4,400)
23.9% owned
5.76x value, 23.0 mins
Cole Anthony ($5,400)
24.5 FPTS, 1.8% owned
4.54x value, 21.1 mins
Franz Wagner ($8,800)
21.7% owned
4.94x value, 32.7 mins
Bucks-76ersRyan Rollins ($4,700)
18.0% owned
5.23x value, 26.8 mins
Adem Bona (C, $5,200)
2.2% owned
4.47x value, 25.7 mins
Giannis Antetokounmpo ($12,100)
58.0% owned
5.33x value, 34.5 mins
Timberwolves-NetsN/AMike Conley (PG, $4,200)
5.1% owned
4.94x value, 24.0 mins
N/A
Grizzlies-HeatZach Edey ($4,500)
23.3% owned
5.52x value, 23.4 mins
Pelle Larsson ($4,400)
8.1% owned
5.51x value, 29.4 mins
Zach Edey ($4,500)
23.3% owned
5.52x value, 23.4 mins
Trail Blazers-RaptorsJamal Shead ($4,500)
35.7% owned
5.79x value, 28.3 mins
Toumani Camara ($6,000)
8.5% owned
4.73x value, 34.1 mins
Jonathan Mogbo ($4,000)
25.1% owned
5.90x value, 26.1 mins
Warriors-LakersLeBron James ($10,100)
22.2% owned
4.94x value, 34.9 mins
N/ALeBron James ($10,100)
22.2% owned
4.94x value, 34.9 mins

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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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