This article is part of our DraftKings NBA series.
Tonight's slate sets up as a prime environment for NBA DFS, with several trending offenses, shifting NBA starting lineups and a lengthy NBA injury report creating both opportunity and volatility. This breakdown blends matchup data, recent NBA news and evolving depth charts with updated NBA player projections to spotlight elite plays, likely chalk and salary-saving value options. With multiple teams missing key contributors, staying on top of player injuries, projected minutes and lineup construction is critical for building competitive rosters. Whether you're using a lineup optimizer, tracking fantasy basketball stats, or hunting for DFS value, this guide delivers a clear approach to attacking tonight's NBA DFS slate.
NBA Games Today
TOR at BOS: Raptors on three-game win streak; Celtics 8-2 in last 10 games, 11-6 at home
PHI at ORL: 76ers 6-4 in last 10 games; Magic 12-5 at home
NOP at WAS: Pelicans on nine-game slide; Wizards 5-5 in last 10 games
LAC at BKN: Clippers 7-3 in last 10 games; Nets 5-5 in last 10 games
OKC at MEM: Thunder 13-4 on road; Grizzlies 3-7 in last 10 games
ATL at DEN: Hawks 3-7 in last 10 games; Nuggets on two-game win streak
NYK at PHX: Knicks 5-5 in last 10 games; Suns 7-3 in last 10 games
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NBA Injury Report Today
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TOR - Brandon Ingram (thumb): Questionable; Scottie Barnes (knee): Doubtful; Jakob Poeltl (back): OUT
PHI - Joel Embiid (knee): Probable
ORL - Jase Richardson (ankle): Questionable; Jalen Suggs (knee), Franz Wagner (ankle): OUT
NOP - Trey Murphy (back) : Questionable; Jose Alvarado (oblique), Saddiq Bey (hip), Herbert Jones (ankle): OUT
WAS - Trae Young (quadriceps): OUT
LAC - Kawhi Leonard (ankle): Questionable; Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring), Derrick Jones (knee): OUT
OKC - Alex Caruso (back): Questionable; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle), Isaiah Hartenstein (calf), Chet Holmgren (lower leg), Cason Wallace (toe), Jaylin Williams (heel): OUT
MEM - Cedric Coward (ankle), Vince Williams (knee): Questionable; Zach Edey (ankle), Ja Morant (calf): OUT
ATL - Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles): Questionable; CJ McCollum (quadriceps), Corey Kispert (hamstring): OUT
DEN - Jamal Murray (ankle): Probable; Spencer Jones (ankle): Doubtful; Cameron Johnson (knee), Nikola Jokic (knee), Jonas Valanciunas (calf): OUT
NYK - Guerschon Yabusele (quadriceps): Questionable; Josh Hart (ankle): OUT
PHX - Jalen Green (hamstring): OUT
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Guards
Jalen Brunson, Knicks 
($8,600) at Suns
Brunson has topped the 20-point mark in 16 straight games and is averaging 27.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists over the last five. He has a good chance to pad his stats against the Suns, who are giving up the league's fifth-most free throws per game to opposing point guards. He is also averaging an additional 2.2 points, while shooting 4.0 percent better on the road, compared to at home this season.
Devin Booker, Suns 
($8,400) vs. Knicks
Booker is coming off a relatively quiet outing but is averaging 26.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.0 steals over the last 10 games, including a high of 56.8 DK points in that span. He has a good chance to shine against the Knicks, who are giving up the league's fourth-most points per game to opposing shooting guards, and the league's third-most three-pointers per game.
Forwards/Centers
Jaylen Brown, Celtics 
($9,500) vs. Raptors
After a 14-point outing in the game before last, Brown bounced back with 33 points on 14-for-29 shooting on Wednesday. He faces a tough matchup against a solid Raptors defense, but he mustered 30 points, eight rebounds, five assists, a steal and a block in their last meeting. He is also averaging 29.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.1 steals on the season.
Zion Williamson, Pelicans 
($8,000) at Wizards
Williamson is averaging 24.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.0 steals over six consecutive starts, racking up a high of 56.0 DK points in that span. He has a great chance to keep up the production against the Wizards, who are giving up the league's fourth-most points and most rebounds per game to opposing power forwards.
Joel Embiid, 76ers 
($9,000) at Magic
Embiid has played in each of the last five games, averaging 28.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.2 blocks over that span, including a high of 64.5 DK points. He is listed as probable for action and should do well against the Magic, who are giving up the league's third-most free throws and seventh-most blocks per game to opposing centers. They also give up the league's ninth-highest field-goal percentage.
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Jalen Johnson, Hawks 
($10,800) at Nuggets
With Trae Young officially traded, Johnson faces his first game as the bonafide face of the franchise. He is averaging 23.5 points, 9.8 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 0.8 steals over the last 10 games, including seven with more than 50 DK points and a high of 64.8. He should have room to flourish against the Nuggets, who are without three key frontcourt players. He is also shooting a better field-goal percentage on the road, compared to at home this season.
Mid-Range NBA DFS Picks
John Collins, Clippers 
($6,100) at Nets
Collins has picked up his play, averaging 15.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.3 blocks over his last 10 games, including a high of 43.0 DK points. He is up for a favorable matchup against the Nets, who are giving up the league's third-most rebounds and fourth-highest field-goal percentage to opposing power forwards.
Onyeka Okongwu, Hawks ($7,100) at Nuggets
Okongwu missed the last game but is expected back in action and should continue to see big minutes, especially with Kristaps Porzingis possibly sidelined. Okongwu is averaging 17.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.4 steals across his last 10 appearances, including five with more than 45 DK points. Additionally, he faces an advantageous matchup in the absence of Nikola Jokic, and Jonas Valanciunas.
NBA DFS Value Picks
Bub Carrington, Wizards 
($4,900) vs. Pelicans
With the departure of CJ McCollum, and Trae Young not suiting up, Carrington faces a second straight start, after he delivered 18 points, three rebounds and seven assists in the last game. He has a good chance to thrive against the Pelicans, who are giving up the league's third-most points and second-most three-pointers per game.
Miles McBride, Knicks ($4,400) at Suns
Since returning from a nearly three-week absence, McBride is averaging 16.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.8 steals over six games, including a high of 34.8 DK points. He has a good opportunity to continue to fill in additional minutes in the absence of Josh Hart, and he should find room to get his shot going against the Suns, who are giving up the league's fourth-highest shooting percentage to opposing shooting guards.
Zaccharie Risacher, Hawks ($4,900) at Nuggets
Risacher is coming off a season-high 25-point effort, as he racked up 39.0 DK points in the last game. He is averaging 11.8 points, 4.5 rebound and 1.1 assists over 10 outings but has a chance to build on recent momentum against a significantly shorthanded Nuggets squad.
