Today's NBA DFS Picks: DraftKings, FanDuel DFS Lineups, Values, Stacks (Monday, 2/9/26)

February 9, 2026

Today's free NBA DFS picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (February 9th, 2026). Zach's daily fantasy basketball lineups, values, stacks, pivots, sleepers for NBA DFS.

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The NBA starts the short week before the All-Star break with a big 10-game schedule. Both DraftKings and FanDuel use the first seven of those games on their main DFS fantasy basketball slate, leaving the three 10:00 p.m. ET games on a later slate. The main action starts at 7:00 p.m. ET, and includes a solid 14-team player pool with some strong options to build around.

Two of the 14 teams in the player pool are finishing back-to-back games, so be on the lookout for the injury reports from the Heat and Timberwolves as we get closer to tip-off. You'll also need to keep up with the latest changes from all the teams on the injury report updates when finalizing your strategy. Some notable names have already been ruled out, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Michael Porter Jr., Evan Mobley, Keyonte George, and Peyton Watson, while Franz Wagner, Joel Embiid, Jamal Murray, Deni Avdija, Domantas Sabonis, and Dyson Daniels all remain questionable. More players will undoubtedly be added to the injury report today, so keep a close eye on the NBA injury news and make adjustments as needed.

This article will provide you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 2/9/26. Remember to monitor NBA injury news and our awesome NBA injuries report tool, as the slate can completely change before lineups lock at 7:00 p.m. ET on FanDuel and DraftKings. To keep up with all the latest developments and get access to updated projections, grab the RotoBaller Premium Pass, which is highly discounted and includes DFS, betting, props, and season-long tools like the Team Sync platform. And also gain access to our RotoBaller Premium Discord, where our experts are talking about the slate up until lineups lock!

Today's NBA Projections

Here's a quick look at some of the top projected values on tonight's DraftKings NBA DFS slate, courtesy of our premium NBA projections.

Today's NBA DFS Core Picks

Jarrett Allen, CLE - C on DK, PF/C on FD

• DraftKings: $7K
• FanDuel: $7.5K

The Cavaliers added James Harden at the trade deadline to an offense that was already producing at a high level. Without Mobley, Jarrett Allen has picked up more work and been a fantasy centerpiece to build around. In his five games since Mobley's injury, Allen has averaged 44.6 DraftKings points and 45.2 FanDuel points on 21.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, and 1.2 steals per game.

Allen had a 40-point outburst against the Trail Blazers last Sunday, and in Harden's debut, Allen finished with 29 points, 10 boards, and 44 DraftKings points.

Jarrett Allen made his first 11 shots from the field 🔥

He's got a game-high 25 PTS (11-12 FGM) as we head into Q4... Tap to watch: https://t.co/rmSjrKt6zw pic.twitter.com/tT9TaI9wf9

— NBA (@NBA) February 8, 2026

While Harden and Donovan Mitchell could cut into each other's value, both should be able to continue to get Allen the ball in great space, and if Allen stays so aggressive, he should have another big game on Monday as the Cavaliers visit the Nuggets in a game with the second-highest point total on the board.

Isaiah Collier, UTA - PG

• DraftKings: $7.3K
• FanDuel: $8.2K

The game with the highest point total of the night is the Jazz visiting the Heat. Miami and Utah are ranked first and second in the NBA in Pace this season, so plenty of possessions and points should be on the menu in South Beach. Collier will get another chance to step up and shine since George sprained his right ankle in his first game back after missing three games with a left ankle sprain.

Collier has been excellent in an expanded role over the last four games, scoring at least 17 points per game and averaging  12.5 assists per game. He played all 48 minutes in his last two games without George, producing 62.75 and 56.75 DraftKings points.

Against the Warriors in the first of those two games, he had more assists than any other player in a single game in the NBA this season.

Isaiah Collier becomes the youngest player to record 20+ AST in NBA history 🚨

17 PTS
22 AST (career-high)
UTA W

Only John Stockton has recorded more AST in a game for the @utahjazz! pic.twitter.com/NBba8j78iw

— NBA (@NBA) February 4, 2026

He has an incredibly high ceiling at the point again on Monday, and even if the Jazz don't leave their best players around him, he's proven he can rack up impressive stats, giving him an elite ceiling from a still-reduced salary. Both Collier and Allen have that extremely high ceiling and affordable salaries, making them anchors for your Monday night lineup.

Today's NBA DFS GPP Pivots

Trey Murphy III, NO - PG on DK, SG/SF on FD

• DraftKings: $8.2K
• FanDuel: $8.1K

The Kings are a great matchup to attack right now, having dropped 11 straight and giving up huge stat lines to opposing point guards, specifically. Murphy is serving as point guard right now for the Pelicans, who have gone without a traditional point guard since Herbert Jones returned to the starting five.

Murphy has been very productive, though, and he comes into this game on a heater after scoring 25+ points in each of his last three games. He's added at least five assists and five rebounds in each of his last two contests as well, totaling 70.5 DraftKings points against the Bucks and 44.5 DraftKings points against the Timberwolves.

Trey Murphy III was FEELING IT last night!

🎯 44 PTS (new career high)
🎯 12 3PM (new NOP franchise record)

It’s @treymurphy’s third career game with 10+ 3PM, and he now has the most such games in Pelicans franchise history! pic.twitter.com/7p3N6hoxuT

— NBA (@NBA) February 5, 2026

He can still be a little streaky and is dependent on his outside shot dropping to reach his ceiling, which is why I think he's a great fit for GPP lineups this Monday, where the extra risk is acceptable to get more upside.

Kon Knueppel, CHA - SG on DK, SG/SF on FD

• DraftKings: $6.4K
• FanDuel: $6.8K

The Hornets host the Pistons in an exciting Eastern Conference showdown this Monday night, looking to extend their winning streak to 10 games. They traded for Coby White at the trade deadline, which could crowd the rotation eventually, but White is out with a calf injury, leaving plenty of work for Knueppel and the rest of the regulars in Charlotte.

Knueppel has had a strong rookie season, averaging 18.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 33.6 DraftKings points per game in his 52 contests. He has at least 30 DraftKings points in four of his last five games and has scored at least 17 points in four of his last five games. He had a very strong 23-point performance in his last game on Saturday.

Kon Knueppel 23 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST, 1 BLK, 8/15 FG, 6/11 3FG, 74.5% TS vs Hawks https://t.co/uBUcWDVQaP pic.twitter.com/JSVLa2oMzb

— Basketball Performances (@NBAPerformances) February 8, 2026

Especially for a rookie, Knueppel has been extremely consistent, and he also brings a very high ceiling at this price point.

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Today's NBA DFS Value Picks

Kel'el Ware, MIA - C

• DraftKings: $4.8K
• FanDuel: $5.5K

The Heat are playing for a second day in a row, so they may get some key players the night off against the Jazz, opening more minutes for Ware. Norman Powell left Sunday's game with an injury, and Tyler Herro and Pelle Larsson were already out for that game, in addition to anyone the team tries to get a night off.

Ware stepped up on Sunday with a massive game against the Wizards, finishing with 19 points, 14 rebounds, and 42 DraftKings points in 30 minutes. He has shown he can make an impact when he gets an opportunity, and if he gets to go up against the Jazz, he should be in a great value spot Monday night.

Danny Wolf, BKN - PF/C on DK, SF/PF on FD

• DraftKings: $4.9K
• FanDuel $4.8K

Wolf should get more work on Monday with Porter out, and the No. 27 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft should be able to return excellent value in this favorable matchup at home against the Bulls. Wolf had a balanced line of 16 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and 34.75 DraftKings points against the Wizards on Saturday and has at least 24 DraftKings points in four of his last five contests.

Collin Sexton, CHI -PG/SG

• DraftKings: $4.6K
• FanDuel $4.7K

The new-look Bulls backcourt will continue to be a work in progress after so many trade deadline additions. Josh Giddey (hamstring) could also return soon, but is doubtful for Monday, leaving more work for Sexton. Even though he came off the bench behind Jaden Ivey and Anfernee Simons on Saturday, he finished with 17 points, three rebounds, and four assists in 29 minutes for 25.2 DraftKings points. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, he should bring good fantasy value with that many minutes available.

Nolan Traore, BKN - PG

• DraftKings: $4.5K
• FanDuel: $4.2K

Traore has shown flashes of a high ceiling in his rookie season and is still a few months shy of his 20th birthday, so he has plenty of long-term potential. Without MPJ and Egor Demin (rest), Traore should get lots of work and bring good bargain potential on Monday against the Bulls after two big games last week.

Traore had 21 points, seven assists, and 36.75 DraftKings points against the Orlando Magic on Thursday, and he closed out the week with 15 points, four assists, and 25.2 DraftKings points against the Wizards. The Nets are working several young guards into the mix, but without Demin, Traore should be in line for lots of work against the new-look Bulls

Today's Sample DraftKings Lineup

Using our Premium NBA Optimizer, I've constructed a "first-look" lineup on DraftKings that incorporates some of my top plays and the top projected values.

Today's Top NBA DFS Game Stacks

Miami Heat vs. Utah Jazz (242.5 O/U, Miami -8.5)

Denver Nuggets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (232.5 O/U, Cleveland -3)

My Favorite NBA DFS Picks for Today

Here is where I leave you with some of my favorites.

• My favorite OVERALL play on the slate: Jarrett Allen
• My favorite CASH play on the slate: Isaiah Collier
• My favorite GPP play on the slate: Trey Murphy III
• My favorite VALUE play: Nolan Traore

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