{"id":696729,"date":"2026-04-03T22:53:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T22:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/696729\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T22:53:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T22:53:18","slug":"nba-dfs-picks-today-best-draftkings-lineup-plays-for-friday-april-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/696729\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA DFS Picks Today: Best DraftKings Lineup Plays for Friday, April 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

Friday’s eight-game NBA slate offers plenty of opportunity for DraftKings players looking to gain an edge. With several teams battling injuries and others locked into tanking mode, exploitable matchups are everywhere. The Jazz continue to hemorrhage stats to opponents, making Rockets players like Kevin Durant<\/a> and Alperen Sengun<\/a> premium targets. Meanwhile, the Nets and Grizzlies present soft matchups for Hawks and Raptors contributors alike. From elite options like Jalen Johnson<\/a> and Jaylen Brown<\/a> to value plays like Jamal Shead<\/a> and Collin Murray-Boyles<\/a>, here are the best DraftKings picks and lineup strategies for tonight’s slate.<\/p>\n

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DraftKings Main Slate NBA Games Today<\/p>\n

MIN at PHI: Timberwolves 21-16 on road; 76ers 7-3 in last 10 games\u00a0<\/p>\n

IND at CHA: Pacers on two-game win streak; Hornets 7-3 in last 10 games<\/p>\n

ATL at BKN: Hawks on three-game win streak; Nets 1-9 in last 10 games<\/p>\n

CHI at NYK: Bulls on five-game slide; Knicks 7-3 in last 10 games<\/p>\n

UTA at HOU: Jazz on seven-game slide; Rockets on four-game win streak\u00a0<\/p>\n

BOS at MIL: Celtics 8-2 in last 10 games; Bucks 3-7 in last 10 games<\/p>\n

TOR at MEM: Raptors on two-game slide; Grizzlies 2-8 in last 10 games\u00a0<\/p>\n

ORL at DAL: Magic 2-8 in last 10 games; Mavericks 14-24 at home\u00a0<\/p>\n

For the latest spreads and over\/unders, visit RotoWire’s\u00a0NBA Odds<\/a>\u00a0page. There you can also find player props, futures, picks, articles and\u00a0sportsbook bonus codes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

NBA Injuries Today<\/p>\n

For all the latest updates, visit RotoWire’s\u00a0NBA Injury News<\/a>\u00a0page and our comprehensive\u00a0NBA Injury Report<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

MIN – Anthony Edwards<\/a> (knee): Questionable; Jaden McDaniels<\/a> (knee): OUT<\/p>\n

IND – T.J. McConnell<\/a> (hamstring), Andrew Nembhard<\/a> (back), Aaron Nesmith<\/a> (neck), Jarace Walker<\/a> (back): OUT<\/p>\n

CHA – Moussa Diabate<\/a> (ankle): Questionable; Grant Williams<\/a> (knee): OUT<\/p>\n

ATL – Jock Landale<\/a> (ankle): OUT<\/p>\n

BKN – Michael Porter<\/a> (hamstring), Danny Wolf<\/a> (ankle): OUT<\/p>\n

CHI – Nick Richards<\/a> (elbow): Questionable; Anfernee Simons<\/a> (wrist): OUT<\/p>\n

NYK – Karl-Anthony Towns<\/a> (elbow): Questionable<\/p>\n

UTA – Isaiah Collier<\/a> (hamstring), Keyonte George<\/a> (hamstring), Lauri Markkanen<\/a> (hip), Elijah Harkless<\/a> (hamstring): OUT<\/p>\n

BOS – Nikola Vucevic<\/a> (finger): OUT<\/p>\n

MIL – Gary Trent<\/a> (hip): Questionable; Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a> (knee), Kevin Porter<\/a> (knee), Bobby Portis<\/a> (wrist): OUT<\/p>\n

TOR – Immanuel Quickley<\/a> (foot): OUT<\/p>\n

MEM – Walter Clayton<\/a> (hip): Questionable; Olivier-Maxence Prosper<\/a> (back): Doubtful; Ty Jerome<\/a> (ankle), Cam Spencer<\/a> (back): OUT<\/p>\n

ORL – Anthony Black<\/a> (abdomen), Jonathan Isaac<\/a> (knee): OUT<\/p>\n

DAL – Marvin Bagley<\/a> (shoulder), Caleb Martin<\/a> (heel), P.J. Washington<\/a> (illness): Doubtful<\/p>\n

Elite DFS PlayersGuards<\/p>\n

Jalen Brunson<\/a>, Knicks \"NYK\"\/ ($9,200) vs. Bulls\u00a0<\/p>\n

Brunson missed the last game due to an ankle injury but is expected back in the lineup against the Bulls. He is averaging 25.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 7.4 assists over his last five outings, including a high of 50.5 DK points. He has a great chance to quickly find his groove against the Bulls, who are giving up the league’s third-most points and sixth-most three-pointers per game.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jaylen Brown<\/a>, Celtics \"BOS\"\/ ($9,600) at Bucks\u00a0<\/p>\n

Brown continues to dominate, averaging 29.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.0 steals over his last 10 appearances, including two games with more than 40 points. He is up for an ideal opportunity to keep rolling with a matchup against the Bucks, who are shorthanded and give up the league’s sixth-most points per game to opposing shooting guards.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Forwards\/Centers<\/p>\n

Kevin Durant<\/a>, Rockets \"HOU\"\/ ($8,700) vs. Jazz<\/p>\n

Durant is averaging 24.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 0.8 steals over the last 10 games, including three with more than 50 DK points. He has a great chance to continue stuffing the stat sheet with a matchup against the Jazz, who give up the league’s most points per game and third-highest field-goal percentage to opposing small forwards.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Scottie Barnes<\/a>, Raptors \"TOR\"\/ ($9,000) at Grizzlies\u00a0<\/p>\n

Barnes continues to dominate the boxscore, averaging 15.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 9.6 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.3 blocks over the last 10 games, including going over 50 DK points twice in the four most recent outings. He should keep up the strong play against the shorthanded Grizzlies, who also give up the league’s second-most steals, fourth-most blocks and third-most rebounds to opposing power forwards.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Alperen Sengun<\/a>, Rockets \"HOU\"\/ ($9,000) vs. Jazz<\/p>\n

Sengun is averaging 23.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 2.0 blocks across five games, including a 78.8 DK-point performance within that span. He is likely to prosper against the Jazz’s shorthanded frontcourt, as they give up the league’s ninth-most points and highest field-goal percentage to opposing centers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Expected NBA DFS Chalk\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jalen Johnson<\/a>, Hawks \"ATL\"\/ ($10,600) at Nets\u00a0<\/p>\n

Johnson racked up at least 50 DK points in four of the last five games, while averaging 24.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 8.2 assists over that span. He is up for a fantastic chance to keep up the dominant play against the Nets, who give up the league’s seventh-most points in the paint, along with the sixth-highest field-goal percentage to opposing power forwards.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mid-Range NBA DFS options\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dyson Daniels<\/a>, Hawks \"ATL\"\/ ($6,600) at Nets\u00a0<\/p>\n

Daniels is coming off back-to-back games with more than 36 DK points and is averaging 14.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 steals across 10 appearances. He is likely to pad his stats on the defensive end against a Nets squad that is giving up the league’s second-most turnovers per game.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jakob Poeltl<\/a>, Raptors \"TOR\"\/ ($5,500) at Grizzlies\u00a0<\/p>\n

Poeltl is averaging 14.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals over the last five games. He should continue to flourish with a matchup against the Grizzlies, who are giving up the league’s fifth-most rebounds and seventh-highest field-goal percentage to opposing centers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

NBA DFS Value Picks<\/p>\n

Jamal Shead<\/a>, Raptors \"TOR\"\/ ($4,700) at Grizzlies\u00a0<\/p>\n

Shead is up for his fifth start in seven games due to the absence of Immanuel Quickley<\/a>. Shead is averaging 12.1 points, 2.0 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 1.4 steals through 11 games as a starter this season. He also faces a favorable matchup against the Grizzlies, who are shorthanded in the frontcourt and give up the league’s most points per game to opposing point guards.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tari Eason<\/a>, Rockets \"HOU\"\/ ($4,500) vs. Jazz<\/p>\n

Eason is coming off a dud of an outing but turned in a minimum of 30 DK points in the two games prior and is averaging 9.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.9 steals across 10 outings. He has a good chance to pick up his production once again against the Jazz, who are giving up the league’s most points and seventh-most rebounds per game.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Collin Murray-Boyles<\/a>, Raptors \"TOR\"\/ ($4,400) at Grizzlies\u00a0<\/p>\n

Murray-Boyles is coming off a career-high 20-point performance and is averaging 12.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 blocks over five appearances since returning from a nearly month-long absence. He should keep the momentum going against the Grizzlies, who are giving up the league’s eighth-most points in the paint.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The author(s) of this article may play in daily fantasy contests including \u2013 but not limited to \u2013 games that they have provided recommendations or advice on in this article. In the course of playing in these games using their personal accounts, it’s possible that they will use players in their lineups or other strategies that differ from the recommendations they have provided above. The recommendations in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of RotoWire. Dan Bruno plays in daily fantasy contests using the following accounts: FanDuel: duelingdan. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Friday’s eight-game NBA slate offers plenty of opportunity for DraftKings players looking to gain an edge. With several…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":586187,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[7,80042,6,12],"class_list":{"0":"post-696729","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nba-draft","8":"tag-basketball","9":"tag-minor-league-stats","10":"tag-nba","11":"tag-nba-draft"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nba\/116343238086291838","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/696729","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=696729"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/696729\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/586187"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=696729"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=696729"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=696729"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}