NBA Saturday night DFS action at DraftKings is back. Get the screens out and get your DraftKings NBA DFS lineups in early. Let’s dig into the research, make some fantasy basketball picks and plop on the couch to enjoy the seven-game main slate for this contest that starts at 7 p.m. ET.
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Guard
Stud
Stud
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder at Memphis Grizzlies ($10,900) — SGA is a DFS machine. He’s a metronome—steady, consistent and delivering 60+ DKFP in three of his last eight games with a 1.57 FPPM this season. Memphis will likely be without Desmond Bane, and its defensive efficiency has cratered. With Chet Holmgren likely sitting on a back-to-back, this is an easy plug-and-play spot for SGA to put up 60+ DKFP.
Other Options — Devin Booker ($9,300), Jalen Brunson ($8,600)
Value
Scotty Pippen Jr., Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder ($4,000) — Putting any NBA DFS player in writing is worthless. The value picks have been off the charts heading in and out of the trade deadline. Saturday will not be any different. Nonetheless, a value pick is required. Pippen Jr. has stepped into a larger role with Memphis missing key players, averaging 23.7 DKFP over his last five games. His minutes have been consistent in the mid-20s, and he’s shown an ability to contribute across multiple categories. Against a fast-paced Thunder team (top five in pace), Pippen Jr. is in an ideal spot to rack up assists and steals while pushing for 6x value on DraftKings.
Other Options: Payton Pritchard ($5,500), Miles McBride ($3,700)
Forward
Stud
Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics at New York Knicks ($9,800) — The Green Mamba — Tatum’s self-given nickname — under the bright lights at Madison Square Garden is must-watch basketball. The Knicks are one of the best rebounding teams in the NBA, but they rank 27th in defensive efficiency against small forwards. Tatum has averaged 48 DKFP in two games against New York this season and should see increased scoring opportunities with Kristaps Porzingis questionable. He contributes across the board, making him one of the safest high-end DFS options.
Other Options: Paolo Banchero ($8,400), Jimmy Butler ($8,000)
Value
Matas Buzelis, Chicago Bulls vs. Golden State Warriors ($4,600) — It’s Buzy SZN! Injuries and trades opened up playing time for the 2024 first-round pick and he’s been brilliant. He’s a seven-foot guard that thrives in iso. And when he beats his man, he goes hard. There’s a reason Buzelis is in the 2025 Slam Dunk Contest. Buzelis is a strong NBA DFS value pick after logging back-to-back 30+ DKFP performances, including 32.0 DKFP vs. Miami and 31.8 DKFP vs. Minnesota. Averaging 25.4 minutes over his last three games with an 18.1% usage rate, he’s contributing across multiple categories, including rebounds, assists, steals and blocks. Facing a Golden State defense ranked 24th against forwards, Buzelis has a prime opportunity to exceed his 22.6 projected DKFP and provide 6x return in both cash games and GPP lineups.
Other Options — Aaron Gordon ($4,800), Jaylen Clark ($3,200)
Center
Stud
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns ($12,800) — The Joker remains a premier NBA DFS stud pick, averaging 68.3 DKFP per game this season while crushing recent matchups with 66.5 DKFP vs. Orlando and 70.0 DKFP vs. New Orleans. Over his last five games, he’s posted elite all-around stats, including a 35.9% usage rate while averaging 10.8 rebounds. His ability to fill the box score with points, assists, steals and blocks makes him a safe high-ceiling option. With Denver’s offense running entirely through him and a 69.5 DKFP average on one day of rest, Jokic is a must-play DFS target in all formats.
Other Options — Victor Wembanyama ($11,100), Nikola Vucevic ($8,000)
Value
Kevon Looney, Golden State Warriors at Chicago Bulls ($4,200) — There will be plenty of value options available as lineup lock nears. For now, Looney is one of the best plays in the punt tier. Looney remains a solid NBA DFS value pick, especially when given extended minutes. Over his last five games, he has flashed upside, including a 30.8 DKFP performance against Orlando in just 20:30 minutes and a 26.5 DKFP outing vs. Utah in 23:00 minutes. Looney thrives on rebounding, recording 11 boards against Chicago (25.3 DKFP) and 10 rebounds vs. Utah. His low-usage but high-efficiency playstyle makes him a reliable floor option, and against a weak interior defense, he presents a strong salary-saving DFS target with potential for 6x+ value.
Other Options — Al Horford ($3,600), Quinten Post ($4,000)
