DraftKings Network analysts give their top DraftKings daily fantasy basketball plays for tonight’s NBA slate.

Published Dec 29, 2025 1:30 PM EST

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 16: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the first half of a preseason game against the Chicago Bulls on October 16, 2025 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL – OCTOBER 16: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the first half of a preseason game against the Chicago Bulls on October 16, 2025 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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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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Alex Hunter: Top NBA DFS Values

C Oso Ighodaro ($4,000)

PG/SG Tre Johnson ($4,200)

SG/SF Tim Hardaway Jr. ($4,500)

Read Alex’s full analysis here: Fantasy Basketball Value Picks: Top DraftKings NBA DFS Bargain Plays for Monday 12/29/25

Stan Son: Top NBA DFS Targets

Guard

Anthony Edwards ($9,300)

Ja’Kobe Walter ($3,300)

Forward

Brandon Miller ($7,200)

Mouhamed Gueye ($3,000)

Center

Nikola Jokic ($13,000)

Moussa Diabate ($5,300)

Read Alex’s full analysis here: Fantasy Basketball Picks: Top DraftKings NBA DFS Targets, Values for Monday 12/29/25

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 26: D'Andre Swift #4 of the Chicago Bears runs the ball against the Baltimore Ravens in the game at M&T Bank Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.


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