Get hyped for basketball — and your shot at a fortune! DraftKings is throwing down $50,000 to first place in tonight’s Warriors-Rockets Showdown contest, and Stokastic is here to help you take it down. NBA DFS is in full swing, and our industry-leading NBA DFS projections, Sims and NBA DFS ownership projections give you the tools to build smarter lineups and gain an edge over the field. Want to take your DFS game to the next level? Check out our full NBA DFS package breakdown. And remember — all picks are based on the latest info available, so be sure to stay locked in with our NBA DFS Starting Lineups Page for any last-minute updates.
DraftKings NBA Showdown Cheat Sheet: Warriors-Rockets 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 | Alperen Sengun $16,200; 66.41 Stephen Curry $16,500; 66.00 Jimmy Butler $15,900; 65.15 | |
| High | Draymond Green $12,000; 47.47 | Amen Thompson $9,600; 34.97 Jalen Green $8,600; 31.38 |
| Medium | Brandin Podziemski $7,400; 30.35 Fred VanVleet $7,800; 30.09 | |
| Low | Steven Adams $3,200; 18.48 Moses Moody $4,000; 18.51 |
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NBA DFS Tools and Data for 2025
For hand-builders and single-entry grinders, the Single-Lineup Simulator is your go-to weapon. This tool lets you plug in your custom lineup and run it through thousands of simulations using the same high-powered engine behind Stokastic’s full NBA DFS Sims. Instantly see whether your build is showing a positive expected ROI or missing out on upside.
You’ll also get detailed metrics like how often your lineup finishes first, lands in the top 10, or cashes overall. It’s the smartest way to stress-test your strategy before lock and sharpen your edge in small-field contests.
If you want quick, optimized lineups without sacrificing control, the NBA Lineup Generator is perfect. Choose your chalk level, lock in favorite plays, and let the tool produce a range of lineups based on your preferred style. Save, discard, and export in seconds for seamless uploads to DraftKings or FanDuel.
Build a contest pool that actually reflects how people are playing the slate. The Contest Generator matches your lineups against real-world ownership projections and lets you analyze where you’re gaining or losing leverage. Use the “Boost Ownership” toggle to dial in your exposure to key players and build a contest-ready lineup set that aligns with your strategy.
Need a final check before lock? The Pre-Contest Simulator lets you run your lineups through thousands of simulations to see how they project — including ROI, top finish rate, and more. It’s a fast and reliable way to identify your best builds before the contests begin.
Want to improve long term? The Post-Contest Simulator lets you analyze your actual lineups after the games are over — not just based on results, but through a re-simulation of the entire contest using Stokastic’s projections and ownership data. Learn what worked, what didn’t, and how your strategy stacks up across thousands of possible outcomes.
NBA Data + Projections
At the core of it all is Stokastic’s industry-leading NBA DFS data and projections. Whether you’re simming, building, or reviewing lineups, you’re working with the most accurate, advanced data in the game — giving you a real edge, every slate.
