Winning at NBA DFS starts with having the right tools — and Stokastic’s NBA DFS projections, NBA DFS ownership projections and Sims tools are built to give you a clear edge. Whether you’re chasing GPP or cash game picks, these tools help you zero in on the best plays and build high-quality lineups.
But having the edge also means staying ahead of breaking news. Late scratches and starting lineup changes can flip a slate on its head, which is why the NBA DFS Starting Lineups Page is a must-use. Updated in real time, it lets you react fast, pivot smartly, and fine-tune your lineups with confidence all the way 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics-Magic | Paolo Banchero ($10,000) 13.2% owned 4.53x value, 35.8 mins | N/A | N/A |
| 76ers-Wizards | Lonnie Walker IV ($5,700) 48.1% owned 5.54x value, 31.8 mins | Adem Bona ($6,300) 12.5% owned 4.93x value, 28.4 mins | Carlton Carrington ($5,900) 46.3% owned 5.87x value, 34.7 mins |
| Hornets-Raptors | N/A | Moussa Diabate ($4,200) 5.9% owned 5.86x value, 25.0 mins | N/A |
| Lakers-Mavericks | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Heat-Bulls | Bam Adebayo ($8,900) 16.8% owned 4.84x value, 35.5 mins | Kel’el Ware ($6,400) 3.0% owned 4.80x value, 26.9 mins | Bam Adebayo ($8,900) 16.8% owned 4.84x value, 35.5 mins |
| Trail Blazers-Jazz | Collin Sexton ($6,400) 27.6% owned 4.81x value, 29.8 mins | Kyle Filipowski ($6,900) 0.9% owned 4.00x value, 27.7 mins | Collin Sexton ($6,400) 27.6% owned 4.81x value, 29.8 mins |
| Spurs-Warriors | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Thunder-Suns | Devin Booker ($9,400) 13.9% owned 4.48x value, 35.6 mins | Nick Richards ($4,500) 1.8% owned 4.93x value, 21.2 mins | Jalen Williams ($8,100) 13.6% owned 4.90x value, 31.6 mins |
| Nuggets-Kings | Keon Ellis ($4,900) 23.5% owned 5.17x value, 31.0 mins | Keegan Murray ($5,800) 1.5% owned 4.31x value, 33.0 mins | Nikola Jokic ($12,900) 23.3% owned 4.87x value, 36.6 mins |
| Rockets-Clippers | N/A | Alperen Sengun ($8,700) 5.1% owned 4.80x value, 31.8 mins | N/A |
NBA DFS Tools and Data for 2025
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