Fantasy Basketball Cheat Sheet: Top DraftKings NBA DFS Plays for Saturday 1/3/26

Published: January 3, 2026

Each day, DraftKings Network analysts give their favorite fantasy basketball picks for the main NBA DFS slate on DraftKings. Below is a collection of top DraftKings fantasy basketball plays for tonight’s NBA slate.

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Bryan Armetta: Top NBA DFS Bargain Plays

Picks below! Read Bryan’s full analysis here: Fantasy Basketball Value Picks: Top DraftKings NBA DFS Bargain Plays for Saturday 1/3/26

PG/SG Caleb Love, Trail Blazers at Spurs ($4,600)

PF/C Collin Murray-Boyles, Raptors at Hawks ($3,900)

PF Tidjane Salaun, Hornets at Bulls ($3,800)

Stan Son: Top NBA DFS Targets

Picks below! Read Stan’s full analysis here: Fantasy Basketball Picks: Top DraftKings NBA DFS Targets, Values for Saturday 1/3/26

Guard

Stud: Jalen Brunson, Knicks vs. 76ers ($9,200)

Value: Tre Jones, Bulls vs. Hornets ($5,500)

Forward

Stud: Scottie Barnes, Raptors vs. Hawks ($8,400)

Value: Jalen Smith, Bulls vs. Hornets ($5,200)

Center

Stud: Joel Embiid, 76ers at Knicks ($8,600)

Value: Ariel Hukporti, Knicks vs. 76ers ($3,500)

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Disclaimer

DraftKings promoters may sometimes play on personal accounts in the games that advice is offered on. Personal views on the games and strategies above do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of DraftKings and do not constitute a representation that any particular strategy will guarantee success. All customers should use their own skills and judgment in building lineups. DraftKings promoters may also deploy different players and strategies than what is recommended above. DraftKings promoters do not have access to any non-public information.