Winning in NBA DFS starts with using the best tools available — and Stokastic’s NBA DFS projections, NBA DFS ownership projections and Sims tools are designed to give you a real advantage. Whether you’re targeting GPP or cash game picks, these tools help identify top plays and optimize your lineups for success.
But gaining an edge also means staying locked in on breaking news. Late scratches and unexpected starting lineup changes can shift the entire slate, which is why Stokastic’s NBA DFS Starting Lineups Page is essential. Updated in real time, it helps you adapt quickly, make sharp pivots, and adjust your lineups confidently right up to lock.
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.
| Game | Chalk Pick | GPP Leverage Pick | Cash Game Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks-Pistons | Precious Achiuwa ($3,300) 76.9% owned 8.62x value, 31.5 mins | Miles McBride ($5,000) 6.8% owned 5.06x value, 31.4 mins | Karl-Anthony Towns ($9,700) 43.7% owned 5.23x value, 35.2 mins |
| Cavaliers-Pacers | Ty Jerome ($4,700) 82.9% owned 7.18x value, 27.5 mins | Myles Turner ($6,300) 11.8% owned 5.21x value, 30.1 mins | De’Andre Hunter ($4,300) 71.4% owned 7.32x value, 29.0 mins |
| Hawks-Nets | Caris LeVert ($4,500) 25.6% owned 5.70x value, 24.9 mins | Zaccharie Risacher (SF/PF, $4,600) 0.7% owned 4.72x value, 23.0 mins | Caris LeVert ($4,500) 25.6% owned 5.70x value, 24.9 mins |
| Pelicans-Bucks | Giannis Antetokounmpo ($12,700) 61.6% owned 5.02x value, 35.2 mins | Bobby Portis ($5,700) 8.3% owned 5.08x value, 24.1 mins | Giannis Antetokounmpo ($12,700) 61.6% owned 5.02x value, 35.2 mins |
| Timberwolves-Grizzlies | Julius Randle ($7,200) 37.9 23.9% owned 5.26x value, 33.1 mins | Jaren Jackson Jr. ($7,900) 4.3% owned 4.57x value, 31.1 mins | Anthony Edwards ($9,500) 25.2% owned 4.92x value, 36.6 mins |
NBA DFS Tools and Data for 2025
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Maximize your edge with a slate-specific strategy. The NBA Contest Generator puts you in full control: shape your player pool using projected ownership data, dial in your exposure settings, and use the Boost Ownership feature to fine-tune your approach.
Simulate your entire lineup portfolio before lock to evaluate expected ROI, uncover your strongest builds, and find weak spots. Make sharp, data-driven adjustments and approach every slate with a clear edge.
The work doesn’t stop when the games tip off. The NBA Post-Contest Simulator helps you review your lineups, analyze ownership dynamics, and evaluate your ROI. Learn from every slate—what worked, what didn’t—and keep improving your DFS process.
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