NBA DFS Projections
Free projections for DraftKings & FanDuel — projected fantasy points, salary and value for every NBA DFS player.
397 DraftKings & 510 FanDuel players projected
Updated 1:30 AM ET
NBA DFS projections for the Nov 15 Main slate (DraftKings), updated 1:30 AM ET: the top projected plays are Alperen Sengun (52.8 pts), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (51.0 pts), Jayson Tatum (50.5 pts).
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Classic · Sun, Nov 15 · 6:00 PM ET
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Classic · Sun, Nov 15 · 8:00 PM ET
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Early
Classic · Sun, Nov 15 · 4:00 PM ET
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OKC @ SAC
Showdown · Sun, Nov 15 · 9:00 PM ET
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HOU @ WAS
Showdown · Sun, Nov 15 · 7:00 PM ET
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DAL @ BOS
Showdown · Sun, Nov 15 · 6:00 PM ET
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SAS @ UTA
Showdown · Sun, Nov 15 · 5:00 PM ET
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LAL @ PHX
Showdown · Sun, Nov 15 · 4:00 PM ET
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IND @ PHI
Showdown · Sun, Nov 15 · 1:00 PM ET
PG
27 players
PGOKC$10,600
PG/SGSAC$8,900
PGNYK$8,400
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41 players
PG/SGSAC$8,900
PG/SGDAL$7,900
PG/SGMIL$7,200
SF
42 players
SF/PFBOS$10,100
SFDAL$10,200
PG/SFTOR$8,800
PF
32 players
PF/CHOU$9,400
SF/PFBOS$10,100
PF/CNYK$9,100
C
27 players
PF/CHOU$9,400
PF/CNYK$9,100
CSAC$9,000
G
52 players
PGOKC$10,600
PG/SGSAC$8,900
PGNYK$8,400
Who are the top projected NBA DFS plays on DraftKings tonight?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($10,600) leads point guards with a 51.0 pts projection. Darius Acuff is next at 43.5 pts, then Jalen Brunson at 42.6 pts. Jalen Brunson is the best value play among point guards at 5.10 points per $1,000.
Darius Acuff ($8,900) leads shooting guards with a 43.5 pts projection. Kyrie Irving is next at 38.9 pts, then Tyler Herro at 37.1 pts. Tyler Herro is the best value play among shooting guards at 5.10 points per $1,000.
Jayson Tatum ($10,100) leads small forwards with a 50.5 pts projection. Cooper Flagg is next at 45.9 pts, then Scottie Barnes at 42.1 pts.
Alperen Sengun ($9,400) leads power forwards with a 52.8 pts projection. Jayson Tatum is next at 50.5 pts, then Karl-Anthony Towns at 47.7 pts.
Alperen Sengun ($9,400) leads centers with a 52.8 pts projection. Karl-Anthony Towns is next at 47.7 pts, then Domantas Sabonis at 37.3 pts.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($10,600) leads guards with a 51.0 pts projection. Darius Acuff is next at 43.5 pts, then Jalen Brunson at 42.6 pts. Jalen Brunson is the best value play among guards at 5.10 points per $1,000.
Alperen Sengun ($9,400) leads forwards with a 52.8 pts projection. Jayson Tatum is next at 50.5 pts, then Karl-Anthony Towns at 47.7 pts.
Alperen Sengun ($9,400) leads utility plays with a 52.8 pts projection. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is next at 51.0 pts, then Jayson Tatum at 50.5 pts.
FanDuel
NBA DFS projections hinge on minutes more than any other sport's do. A confirmed starter who sits late pushes a bench piece's projection up by double digits within the hour, so the number you see at noon and the number locked at tip-off are often different plays entirely.
Projected fantasy points weigh a player's expected minutes, usage rate and recent per-minute production, then price that against salary for a value figure — the fastest way to spot a cheap player stepping into a bigger role before the field catches on.
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How these projections are built
FTA's fantasy-point projections combine each player's expected opportunity (snaps, minutes, plate appearances, or shifts, depending on the sport) with efficiency and matchup quality, then price that against DraftKings and FanDuel salary for a value figure. They update as news, lineups and matchups change, so the number you see sharpens the closer a slate gets to lock.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are NBA DFS projections?
- DFS projections estimate how many fantasy points a player is expected to score in a specific DraftKings or FanDuel contest, based on his expected minutes, usage rate, and matchup. They're the core number behind value (points per dollar of salary) and the starting point for every lineup decision.
What does 'value' mean on this page?
- Value is projected fantasy points divided by salary (shown as points per $1,000). It's the fastest way to spot an underpriced player stepping into a bigger role before the field catches on.
How often do NBA DFS projections update?
- Projections update through the afternoon and evening as injury reports and starting lineups are confirmed, with the biggest moves often landing in the hour before tip-off when a late scratch opens up minutes for a teammate.
How do I use projections to build a lineup?
- Start with the highest-value plays at each position, then layer in projected ceiling for tournament lineups or projected floor for cash games. Our NBA DFS optimizer builds optimal lineups automatically using these same projections.