Our panel of experts is here to give you their insights on NBA DFS today for the 12/9 main slate on DraftKings and FanDuel. They’re ready to answer key questions that will assist you in making those crucial lineup-building decisions. Curious to know headChopper’s favorite tournament play? Or perhaps you’re wondering about Noto’s favorite salary saver? Read their thoughts below!
NBA DFS Picks: DraftKings & FanDuel Expert Survey for Tuesday, December 9
Who is your favorite player to spend up for in cash games?
tcsmith031: Jalen Suggs
headChopper: Desmond Bane
ncorfield8k: Desmond Bane
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What is your preferred tournament format (e.g. large-field, single-entry) to play on this slate? How do you plan to beat that field of opponents? What tactic or strategy will set you apart?
tcsmith031: I’ll play both single-entry and 20-max contests. Game stacks are inherently more appealing on such small slates. The Magic are popping as excellent sources of value with Franz Wagner out. As a result, I’m interested in making a rule that’ll force at least one Miami piece in lineups containing 3–4 Orlando players. I’ll do something similar for the NYK/TOR game, especially considering more cheap value will emerge if Karl-Anthony Towns and/or Immanuel Quickley are out.
headChopper: I prefer small fields with limited entries on a slate this size. There’s definitely a risk of duplication, and I think the best way to get different is to set restrictions in our NBA DFS Optimizer (LineupHQ) that leave around $1,000 — or slightly more — on the table. It’s not a winning strategy most nights in the NBA, but with only 2 games, I can make an exception. It never feels comfortable to build an NBA lineup and leave that much salary, which is exactly why most people won’t do it. That feels better to me than forcing in players who project very poorly just for the sake of being different.
ncorfield8k: Large-field tournaments — With just 2 games on this slate, and both featuring close spreads, it’s a great slate to game-stack. While the MIA/ORL game is more appealing, the NYK/TOR game is drawing much less projected ownership. I particularly like the idea of stacking NYK/TOR and hoping it’s the game that stays close.
Who is your favorite contrarian play (when considering price, matchup, projected ownership, etc.) on the board and why?
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About the Author
Justin Bailey (Jbails26)
Justin Bailey (aka jbails26) is the Lead Editor for RotoGrinders and FantasyLabs. He’s been playing DFS since 2013 and specializes in small-field NFL and PGA contests (but still dabbles in MME). Justin qualified for the DraftKings Fantasy Golf World Championship in 2023. Follow Justin on X – @justinbailey32
