Brendan O’Sullivan provides his thoughts and insights on DFS options for Saturday’s NBA slate on DraftKings.

There are six games on Saturday’s NBA slate. The Clippers are playing the second night of a back-to-back.

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Guard

Stud

Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons vs. Brooklyn Nets ($11,200)

The Pistons are leading the Eastern Conference following a first-round exit last season. Much of the success this year hinges on Cunningham’s development. He’s taken a leap from All-Star to MVP this year. The Pistons have an easy matchup against the Nets, who are 27th in defensive rating. The last time Cunningham played the Nets, he had 56 fantasy points.

Other Options: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($10,800), Tyrese Maxey ($10,400), Kawhi Leonard ($9,500)

Value

Cam Spencer, Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Clippers ($5,100)

Both Spencer brothers have been having solid 2025-26 seasons, but Cam has a much better matchup on Saturday and is $100 cheaper than Pat. Cam is playing the Clippers and is averaging 25.2 FPTS per game. He’s hit 29.8 or greater in seven of his last nine games.

Other Options: Walter Clayton. Jr. ($4,900), Cam Thomas ($3,900), Jared McCain ($3,700)

Forward

Stud

Jalen Johnson, Atlanta Hawks vs. Philadelphia 76ers ($10,200)

Johnson is the second most expensive forward on the board for this slate, but for good reason. He’s recorded 11 triple doubles this season, which is second in the NBA behind Nikola Jokic’s 23. Recent games haven’t been as pretty, but Johnson should get around 35 minutes in a close game with Philadelphia. He’s averaging 50.5 FPTS per game with 70+ upside.

Other Options: Giannis Antetokounmpo ($10,500), Kawhi Leonard ($9,500), Chet Holmgren ($8,500), Ace Bailey ($6,700), Jonathan Kuminga ($6,000)

Value

Jaylin Williams, Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors ($5,200)

Let’s roll the dice here. Jaylin Williams is truly a mixed bag when it comes to DFS. He played 18 minutes and had 17.8 FPTS against the Knicks, but he played 33 minutes and had 50.5 FPTS against the Bulls. That was his second 50-FPTS game in the past five games. There’s risk since he may not play a full set of minutes, but he’s got tremendous upside when he does. Against a Warriors’ team without Stephen Curry, he could receive more time.

Other Options: Brice Sensabaugh ($5,800), Cam Spencer ($5,100), Taylor Hendricks ($4,700)

Center

Stud

Jalen Duren, Detroit Pistons vs. Brooklyn Nets ($8,200)

The choices are slim at center for this slate as Joel Embiid has already been ruled out. Jalen Duren is the next best option, and a good one, too. The first-time All-Star is averaging 50 FPTS across his last six full games. He’s going against a weak Brooklyn team, so as long as it isn’t a major blowout early, he’ll play enough to dominate.

Other Options: Kyle Filipowski ($7,700)

Value

Danny Wolf, Brooklyn Nets vs. Detroit Pistons ($4,400)

Prior to being held scoreless in his last outing, Wolf had double-digit points in four straight games. In three of those, he shot at least 10 times from the field. The volume is important because he needs to play enough minutes to rack up stats. Wolf has shown the ability to get some assists, rebounds and steals in the past five games, which is great for fantasy.

Other Options: Jaylin Williams ($5,200), Andre Drummond ($5,200), Taylor Hendricks ($4,700), Adem Bona ($4,000)