NBA DFS Picks Breakdown on DraftKings (Tuesday, November 26)

Tuesday features a five-game main slate starting at 7 p.m. ET.

Let’s dive into some of the top plays on the slate using the FantasyLabs tools and projections.

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Stud

Jordan Poole is officially questionable for Tuesday’s matchup vs. the Bulls, but if he’s able to suit up, he stands out as one of the best possible options at point guard. For starters, this matchup should be one of the best of the day for fantasy purposes. These teams have both played at a top-four pace this season, and they’re bottom-three in terms of defensive efficiency. As a result, this game leads the slate with a massive 245-point total.

Poole has also had a really strong season when he’s been on the floor. He’s averaging 1.21 DraftKings points per minute, and he’s averaging a career-best 21.1 points per game. His 27.0% assist rate is the top mark of his career by a wide margin, while his 28.5% usage rate represents a roughly two percent increase from last year.

Poole has also seen a significant price decrease recently. He’s been as high as $7,900 this season, but he’s down to just $6,700 vs. the Bulls. As long as he’s in the lineup, this is a great buy-low opportunity.

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Value

On the other side of that matchup, the Bulls are still dealing with a few key injuries. Patrick Williams remains out of the lineup, while Lonzo Ball is listed as doubtful. That opens up a few additional minutes for the rest of their roster.

Giddey is coming off back-to-back games with at least 37.75 DraftKings points despite playing just 21 minutes in his last outing. He’s projected for 29 minutes on Tuesday, so he has significantly more upside moving forward. He’s averaged 1.16 DraftKings points per minute over the past month, so he can do some damage with nearly 30 minutes of playing time.

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Fast Break

Mike Conley is another player who is listed as questionable for Tuesday, so you’re going to have to monitor his status heading into lineup lock. However, $4,600 is a really cheap price tag for him. He’s averaged a +3.32 Plus/Minus with a comparable salary (per the Trends tool), and he’s still averaged a very respectable 0.91 DraftKings points per minute this season.

Chris Paul isn’t playing huge minutes for the Spurs, but he’s proven he can still return value in around 30 minutes a night. He’s posted a positive Plus/Minus in five of his past seven outings, and he’s increased his production to 1.19 DraftKings points per minute over the past month.

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NBA DFS Shooting Guard Picks

Stud

The days of getting Zach LaVine at a discount are over. He’s been underpriced for most of the season, but DraftKings has finally bumped him up to nearly $8,000.

That makes him a bit tougher to trust on a nightly basis, but he’s still very much in play vs. the Wizards. The Bulls are 4.5-point road favorites in that matchup, and their 125.0 implied team total is the top mark on the slate by a wide margin.

LaVine has posted a negative Plus/Minus in back-to-back games, but he had at least 42.25 DraftKings points in each of his two previous outings. He’s averaged 1.10 DraftKings points per minute over the past month, and he’s seen a team-high +2.88% usage bump with Williams and Ball off the floor. Add it all up, and he’s still capable of paying off his elevated price tag.

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Value

Stephon Castle started his rookie season by playing a minimal role off the bench, but he’s stepped into a more prominent position of late. He’s responded with a positive Plus/Minus in five straight games, and he’s scored at least 29.25 DraftKings points in three of them.

Castle and the Spurs also draw a phenomenal matchup Tuesday vs. the Jazz. They’re 26th in defensive efficiency for the year, and they’ve also played at the 12th-fastest pace. Castle owns a +1.15 Opponent Plus/Minus in this matchup, and only Poole and LaVine are projected to provide more value at SG.

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Fast Break

If you’re looking for a contrarian option at SG, consider Tyler Herro. His stock has taken a slight hit with Jimmy Butler back in the lineup, but Herro still managed 41.5 DraftKings points alongside Butler in his last outing. He did that despite shooting 8-25 from the field, so he has upside for an even better performance on Tuesday. His matchup vs. the Bucks is also solid, giving Herro an Opponent Plus/Minus of +1.97.

Amen Thompson is a bit of a wild card, but he stands out as one of the best pure values at the position. His $5,000 salary comes with an 86% Bargain Rating, which is the top mark at shooting guard. His minutes are volatile, but when he plays towards the high end of his range, he has immense upside for his price tag. He’s averaged better than a fantasy point per minute, and he’s scored at least 32.25 DraftKings points in three of his past five outings.

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NBA DFS Small Forward Picks

Stud

Since Butler has returned to the lineup for Miami, he’s posted games of 54.0 and 57.75 DraftKings points. That’s not bad for a guy who costs just $7,800. Overall, Butler has averaged 1.11 DraftKings points per minute for the year, and he’s increased that figure to 1.19 over the past month.

Butler is one of the more well-rounded players in fantasy. He’s capable of contributing in every category across the board, averaging 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game so far this season. He’s done much more than that recently – he has at least 30 points in back-to-back games – and he’s been significantly more aggressive offensively. Butler has gotten to the line at least 13 times in both contests, and his 29.4% usage rate in his last outing was his second-highest mark of the year. If he’s going to continue to be that aggressive, he should continue to provide value at a sub-$8k price tag.

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Value

The Wizards have a few veterans – guys like Poole, Kyle Kuzma, and Malcolm Brogdon – but they’re a team that is clearly playing for the future. With that in mind, it makes sense to get as many minutes as possible for their young players.

That includes Bilal Coulibaly. He was the No. 7 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, and he’s had a bit of a breakout in his second season. He’s averaging 14.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, and he’s shooting better than 50% from the field.

Coulibaly has played huge minutes of late, and he’s projected for another 35 minutes Tuesday vs. the Bulls. He’s a bit inconsistent, but he has significant upside at just $5,700.

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Fast Break

Harrison Barnes is coming off three straight big games for the Spurs, scoring at least 36.5 DraftKings points in each. The first two came with Victor Wembanyama out of the lineup, but he managed to get to 40.0 alongside Wemby in his last outing. That provides a bit of optimism for his outlook moving forward, especially at just $4,500 vs. the Jazz.

Keldon Johnson is another potential option for San Antonio. He isn’t playing quite as much as Barnes, but he’s averaged a superior 0.93 DraftKings points per minute over the past month.

NBA DFS Power Forward Picks

Stud

Giannis Antetokounmpo is available on Tuesday, and he’s a viable option every time he takes the floor. He wasn’t at his best in his last game, finishing with 58.75 DraftKings points, but he posted a positive Plus/Minus in his two previous games. The fact that 58.75 DraftKings points isn’t enough to return value goes to show just how dominant this guy is when he’s playing his best. He’s averaged 1.73 DraftKings points per minute for the year, and he’s always capable of a slate-breaking performance.

From a ceiling standpoint, no one on this slate can touch Giannis. His ceiling projection is roughly five points higher than every other player, even in a subpar matchup vs. the Heat.

The biggest downside is his price tag which has reached an astronomical $12,000. It’s hard to target anyone at that number, even someone as good as Giannis. While that takes him off the table for cash games, it could actually work in his favor in tournaments. He’s projected for single-digit ownership on this slate, and getting Giannis at minimal ownership is always appealing. 

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Value

Alex Sarr was the No. 2 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, and like Coulibaly, he’s a big part of the Wizards’ future. Getting him as many minutes as possible for his development is a huge priority for this season, and that’s been reflected in recent games. He had 28.4 minutes two games ago vs. the Celtics, and he got to 31.6 minutes in their last outing.

If he’s going to continue to play that much, he’s undoubtedly underpriced at $5,000. He’s averaged 1.01 DraftKings points per minute over the past month, and he’s coming off 46.0 DraftKings points in his last outing. He’s had at least that many fantasy points in two of his past five outings, so he has an elite ceiling for his price tag.

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Fast Break

Kyle Kuzma is also in play for the Wizards. He’s struggled to return value recently, posting a negative Plus/Minus in six of his past seven games, which has caused his price tag to dip to $6,300. However, Kuzma is still projected for 32 minutes in an elite matchup, making this a solid buy-low spot.

Jabari Smith has been a fantasy rollercoaster all season. Over his past four games, he’s finished with 32.5, 8.0, 36.0, and 10.0 DraftKings points. While the lows are incredibly low, the highs are good enough to justify as a GPP target at just $4,500.

NBA DFS Center Picks

Stud

While Giannis has the highest ceiling on the slate, Anthony Davis is the better target from a pure value standpoint. His salary is much more reasonable at $10,500, and he’s been outstanding for fantasy purposes all year. He’s averaged 1.56 DraftKings points per minute, while he’s posted an average Plus/Minus of +5.00 for the year.

Davis’ price tag got as high as $11,100 before a disappointing showing in his last outing. Still, Davis had scored at least 57.5 DraftKings points in his four previous contests, so there’s no reason to expect his cold streak to continue. He had to deal with Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets in his last game, while his current matchup vs. the Suns is significantly friendlier.

Ultimately, Davis is priced with an 85% Bargain Rating, and he leads the position with 11 Pro Trends. He’s a strong pay-up option.

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Value

Jonas Valanciunas does not fit the trend of “young player with upside” for the Wizards, but he’s been doing some significant damage of late. He’s playing less than 20 minutes per game, but that hasn’t stopped him from putting together some big performances. He has at least 25.0 DraftKings points in seven of his past 10 games, and he’s scored more than 30 in five of them. He should be able to feast on the Bulls whenever he’s on the floor, given his +3.99 Opponent Plus/Minus.

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Fast Break

On the other side of that matchup, Nikola Vucevic deserves some attention for the Bulls. His price tag has risen recently, but it’s been justified: he has at least 39.0 DraftKings points in four straight games. His ceiling isn’t quite as high as some of the other studs on this slate, but he provides minimal downside.

Walker Kessler returned for the Jazz on Saturday following a six-game absence, and he immediately stepped into a huge role. He played 35.3 minutes vs. the Knicks – his top mark of the year by a comfortable margin – and he finished with a double-double and three blocks. He’s averaged 1.18 DraftKings points per minute for the year, so he’s an elite option if he’s going to play 30+ minutes a night.