Charlie Cummings analyzes and chooses his top NBA DFS studs and value picks for the Wednesday 11/26/25 slate.

It’s time for weekly Wednesday DFS picks. I’ll give you a stud play and a value play for each position so you can piece together your ideal lineup.

For Wednesday, Nov. 26, we will be using the NBA $300K Fadeaway [$100K to 1st] DFS pool. Now, let’s dig into the picks!

Point Guard

Stud: Devin Booker (PHX), $9,200

I love targeting subpar defenses in DFS. The Sacramento Kings are circling the drain right now, and the defensive accountability has gone out the window. Enter Devin Booker and the surprisingly competent Suns, who are primed to take advantage of the opportunity. Booker has put up some huge stat lines this year, and I expect another one on Wednesday.

Value: Immanuel Quickley (TOR), $6,800

Toronto is another team to hit on Wednesday’s slate. This Pacers defense is spiraling with its mounting injuries, and the resurgent Raptors are ready to steamroll them. Immanuel Quickley has been at the center of things with his pull-up shooting and off-the-dribble game. For this price, he’s worth fixing in your lineups.

Shooting Guard

Stud: Kon Knueppel (CHA), $6,900

Kon Knueppel is on pace for the most outstanding rookie shooting season of all time. Move aside, Steph Curry. Stand down, James Harden. On Knueppel’s current pace, he’d be the first rookie to hit 300 threes in a full season. The Knicks’ defense is full of good defenders, but movement shooters tend to be matchup-proof. Knueppel should provide starter-level value on this slate.

Value: Reed Sheppard (HOU), $5,600

If you want more of a discount, look Reed Sheppard’s way. The Warriors are extremely turnover-prone and athletically deficient on the perimeter. That’s a dream matchup for an elite steals defender who loves to drive and take movement threes. Sheppard is my favorite utility play for this slate, and can provide starter value if you want to invest elsewhere.

Small Forward

Stud: Jaime Jaquez Jr. (MIA), $6,500

Jaime Jaquez’s resurgence has been incredible. He looked like a promising future star in his rookie season before taking a step back in his sophomore season. Now he’s back in the good graces of the coaching staff, and continues to be a menace on the drive. Against Milwaukee’s size-deficient forward group, this is a great matchup for him.

Value: Jarace Walker (IND), $4,200

Jarace Walker must have whiplash from how quickly he became a crucial rotation piece. His first two seasons were marked with infrequent stints in the rotation. Now, with injuries decimating the Pacers, he’s thrust into a top rotation role. At this bargain-bin price, he can deliver a lot of value.

Power Forward

Stud: Jimmy Butler (GSW), $8,300

Jimmy Butler continues to go about his business. The 36-year-old is humming along in his 15th NBA season and has a great matchup against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. As an elite foul-drawer, he loves playing against taller players. That foul drawing in half-court, combined with his transition game, gives him a high floor and ceiling.

Value: Royce O’Neale (PHX), $5,100

Another way to get in on Phoenix against Sacramento is Royce O’Neale. He’s at a scorching 43.9% from deep this season on more than seven attempts per game. The Kings have allowed plenty of threes this season at a high clip. He’s a great utility play or a low-value starter for his threes and steals.

Center

Stud: Alperen Sengun (HOU), $9,900

The Golden State Warriors often employ unorthodox strategies when guarding opposing superstars. Against these Houston Rockets, their preferred approach is to let them cook. Draymond Green, who is undersized, will be guarding Alperen Sengun. It’s a strategy that will result in a lot of points; with Golden State’s lack of size, you can count on plenty of rebounds to boot.

Value: Zach Edey (MEM), $6,200

Zach Edey is back, and looks to be on another level this season. He’s inhaling rebounds, handing out buckets in the post, and hitting a three now and then. Against a mostly feckless New Orleans defense, he should pile up the points and boards as a strong double-double candidate. If you can’t spring for Sengun, go for the next-best thing.