It might be Super Bowl Sunday but it’s NBA DFS Sunday afternoon. Get the party started early with Fantasy Basketball action at DraftKings. Build your DraftKings NBA DFS lineups early and then sports your head off. Let’s dig into the NBA DFS research, make some fantasy basketball picks and start the big day with the three-game main slate that starts at 1 p.m. ET.
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Guard
Stud
Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons vs. Charlotte Hornets ($10,500) — With LaMelo Ball on the other side and the Pistons favored by 9.5 points, Cunningham is the top pay-up option at guard. His 50.8 DKFP projection is the highest among all guards on the slate, and he’s posting 57.9 DKFP over his last five games with 69.25 in his most recent game on Feb. 5 (Cavaliers). Charlotte ranks 19th in defensive efficiency against PGs, setting Cunningham up for another ceiling performance in this fast-paced matchup.
Other Options — Tyrese Maxey ($9,700), LaMelo Ball ($10,000)
Value
Malik Beasley, Detroit Pistons vs. Charlotte Hornets ($5,200) — The sneaky Beasley pick is a boom-or-bust DFS option in DraftKings contests. At least it was. Nothing is sneaky on Sunday’s slate. It’s three games. And Beasley has been more boom than bust of late. Beasley exploded for 36 points against the Sixers, draining a season-high nine triples on 13-of-23 shooting. That’s elite shot volume and efficiency for a mid-tier price tag. The Pistons face the Hornets next, a bottom-tier defense that struggles to defend the perimeter. If Beasley’s minutes stay in the high 30s and his three-point stroke remains hot, he has slate-breaking upside. He’s volatile, but the ceiling is real in GPPs.
Other Options — Jamal Shead ($3,400), Gary Trent Jr. ($3,700)
Forward
Stud
Bobby Portis, Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers ($6,100) — There’s no reason to spend up at forward with Portis pounding. The Bucks’ big man has been a DFS monster with Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined, averaging 26.5 points, 16 rebounds and 60+ DKFP over his last two games. He logged 38 and 32 minutes in those contests, showcasing elite usage and rebounding dominance. With another potential start looming, Portis remains an elite midrange play, especially against a Sixers squad that struggles against physical bigs. If Giannis sits again, Portis is a near must-play in all formats.
Other Options — Scottie Barnes ($9,200), Miles Bridges ($8,900)
Value
Kyle Kuzma, Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers ($3,800) — The DraftKings salary is criminally low for Kuzma’s talent level, and his Bucks’ debut on Friday showed he’ll have a role in Milwaukee’s rotation. He logged 24 minutes and posted 22.75 DKFP, a solid return for his near-minimum salary. At $3,800, he doesn’t need much to hit value, and his scoring ability gives him legitimate upside. If his minutes trend up, he’s a steal in all formats, offering elite salary relief to fit high-priced stars.
Other Options: — Dillon Brooks ($4,700), Justin Edwards ($4,200)
Center
Stud
Alperen Sengun, Houston Rockets vs. Toronto Raptors ($8,600) — The Goon is a bruiser with finesse, a skilled big who plays with an edge. He’s Nikola Jokic lite, bringing the same elite passing, rebounding and scoring ability, just without the “greatest ever” status (yet). Şengun torched Dallas for 30 points, eight rebounds and three assists, showing why he’s the centerpiece of Houston’s offense. His versatility gives him a sky-high ceiling, and against Toronto’s shaky interior defense, he’s a premium play in all formats.
Other Options — Jalen Duren ($6,300), Brook Lopez ($5,300)
Value
Moussa Diabate, Charlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons ($4,600) — The Hornets-Lakers trade went sideways. Mark Williams is coming back. For now, the Charlotte frontcourt belongs to Diabate. The NBA DFS value pick du jour has stepped up in a depleted Charlotte frontcourt, logging 33 and 23 minutes in his last two games while delivering 36.25 and 30.25 DKFP. He dominated the glass against the Spurs with 15 rebounds and chipped in a double-double versus the Bucks. With Charlotte’s big-man rotation still thin, Diabate should continue to see extended run, making him a strong value play. Detroit’s weak interior defense presents another favorable matchup, giving him sneaky upside in tournaments.
Other Options: Isaiah Stewart ($3,400), Steven Adams ($4,500)
