Get hyped for basketball — and a shot at six figures! DraftKings is dropping a massive $100,000 to first place in the Showdown NBA contest for tonight’s Clippers-Nuggets game, and we’re here to help you get the edge. NBA DFS is rolling, and Stokastic’s NBA DFS projections, Sims and NBA DFS ownership projections will give you a major edge. Want to step up your DFS game? Read our NBA DFS package breakdown for full details of our NBA DFS Sims and more. Of course, these picks are based on information we have now — for full up-to-date lineup info, stay on top of our NBA DFS Starting Lineups Page!
DraftKings NBA Showdown Cheat Sheet: Clippers-Nuggets DFS Picks
Data accurate as of publish time. If you want real-time data, check out Stokastic’s NBA DFS projections and other tools.
| Tier | CAPTAIN | UTILITY |
|---|---|---|
| Superstar | Nikola Jokic $20,400; 95.86 James Harden $17,400; 71.76 | |
| High | Ivica Zubac $14,400; 61.65 Kawhi Leonard $15,900; 63.99 | Jamal Murray $9,400; 36.95 |
| Medium | Aaron Gordon $7,000; 29.96 Norman Powell $6,400; 27.15 | |
| Low | Derrick Jones Jr. $2,400; 15.65 Nicolas Batum $2,000; 12.78 |
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NBA DFS Tools and Data for 2025
If you’re a single-entry player or prefer to hand-build your NBA DFS lineups, the Single-Lineup Simulator is a must-have. It uses the same powerful simulation engine as Stokastic’s full NBA DFS Sims, allowing you to evaluate the expected ROI of your lineup and identify whether you’re leaving potential value on the table.
You’ll also get key metrics like your lineup’s simulated first-place finish rate, top-10 frequency, and overall cash rate. This tool gives you a sharper edge in single-entry contests and helps refine your decision-making with data-driven insights.
Want optimized lineups without the manual grind? The NBA Lineup Generator makes it easy. Set your preferences for chalky or contrarian builds, lock in your favorite players, and the tool will deliver lineups tailored to your strategy. You can save your favorite builds or discard the rest, and export lineups in seconds for quick contest uploads.
Build a lineup pool that mirrors real-world ownership projections for any slate. The Contest Generator allows you to compare projected and actual ownership across your builds, and the “Boost Ownership” feature gives you added control over player exposure to fine-tune your contest strategy.
Want to know how your lineups stack up before lock? The Pre-Contest Simulator runs thousands of simulations to project lineup ROI and key performance metrics. It’s a fast, effective way to evaluate which lineups have the most upside before you click submit.
For players focused on long-term profitability, the Post-Contest Simulator is an essential tool. It re-simulates actual contest lineups thousands of times using Stokastic’s projections and ownership data to reveal lineup ROI, strategy effectiveness, and trends. It’s a data-rich way to evaluate your performance and continuously improve.
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