NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/10/25)

Free daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for today's slate on DraftKings and FanDuel. Use Zach's NBA DFS expert picks to building winning DFS lineups on November 10th, 2025.

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We tip off the work week with a nice night for DFS fantasy basketball with nine games on the scoreboard. The first eight of those matchups are the main slate on DraftKings, while FanDuel also includes the Hawks-Clippers late game to have nine games on the main slate. Of the 18 teams in action, the Pistons, Bucks, Timberwolves, and Magic are playing for a second day in a row, while the Jazz are the only team on the front half of a back-to-back.

While we don't have all the injury reports yet, there are already some important players out, with more big names uncertain. LaMelo Ball, Bam Adebayo, and Jalen Green have already been ruled out, while Austin Reaves (groin), Miles Bridges (back), Josh Giddey (ankle), and Anthony Davis (calf) are some of the big names that are listed as questionable. Those are some big names, so their status will have a huge impact on the slate. With what we know coming into the day, though, we can definitely find some strong options from across the salary spectrum in Monday's player pool.

This article will provide you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 11/10/25. 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. EST on FanDuel and DraftKings. To keep up with all the latest developments and get access to updated projections, grab an NBA season pass and also gain access to our RotoBaller Premium Discord, where our experts are talking about the slate up until lineups lock!

NBA DFS Core Picks

Deni Avdija, POR - PF on DK, SF/PF on FD (DK $8.5K, FD $8.6K)

Avdija and the Trail Blazers are in Orlando to take on the Magic on Monday, and Avdija has shown he brings an elite ceiling with multi-category upside at his price point. Last year, Avdija impressed in his first season in Portland, and he looks ready to help carry the load even more this year.

He's scored at least 19 points in every game this season, averaging 25.3 points per game to go with 7.0 rebounds and 4.9 assists per contest. He's had over 25 points in each of his last three games and has come very close to a triple-double in each of his last two games. On Wednesday, he had 26 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists to lead the Blazers past the Thunder, and he followed that up with 33 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists on Saturday in a loss to the Heat in Miami.

There he goes again 😤

31 points for Deni 💪 pic.twitter.com/6LE6eybJBT

— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) November 9, 2025

He has over 45 DraftKings points in three straight and should continue to carry heavy usage for Portland in Orlando as they finish their swing through the Sunshine State. He's led the Blazers in scoring in seven of their last eight games, and his strong non-scoring numbers give him a chance to deliver 50+ DraftKings points even though his salary is still under $9K.

Trey Murphy III - SG on DK, SG/SF on FD (DK $7.9K, FD $7.5K)

Murphy is another player who brings an elite ceiling and strong production from his relatively affordable salary. He and the Pelicans are starting the week in Phoenix with a matchup against the Suns, who have won four of their last five but just lost Jalen Green (hamstring) to a re-aggravation of his hamstring injury.

Murphy has had to help carry the load for the Pelicans with Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Jordan Poole (quad) sidelined. He has scored at least 19 points in three of his last four games and exploded for 41 points on Saturday night against the Spurs.

Trey Murphy III with an ethical 40-ball last night:

41 PTS (15/22 FG)
9 REB
5 3PM
83.2% TS pic.twitter.com/4ZJ9mgE5Qi

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) November 9, 2025

He finished that game with 60.8 DraftKings points and 58.3 FanDuel points. He can dominate from all over the court when he heats up, and for as long as Zion and Poole are out, he should continue to get plenty of usage and bring a great ceiling to every slate. He's one of the most affordable ways to get high usage and big upside on Monday's slate.

Jalen Duren - C (DK $7.7K, FD $8.1K)

Duren and the Pistons are in a smash spot on Monday night as they host the Wizards after dispatching the 76ers in Philly on Sunday night. No team in the NBA has allowed more points per game than Washington, and they have given up the most DraftKings points to centers, specifically.

Duren has really taken off this season and produced five double-doubles in his last six games. On Sunday, he had over 50 DraftKings points for a third straight contest, producing 21 points, 16 rebounds, two blocks, and two steals in his 37 minutes.

No. 0 + No. 2 = No. 1 in the East 🙌

Jalen Duren: 21 PTS, 16 REB, 2 STL, 2 BLK
Cade Cunningham: 26 PTS, 11 AST

The dynamic @DetroitPistons duo dominates in Philly for 6 straight wins! pic.twitter.com/xUIS8dpzP3

— NBA (@NBA) November 10, 2025

Duren and Detroit are on the second half of their back-to-back, so be sure the injury report doesn't have any surprises. It's also worth checking the status of Isaiah Stewart (ankle), since if he misses a second straight game, Duren gets a bit of a boost, since he'll get more work without his primary backup available.

NBA DFS GPP Pivots

Cade Cunningham, DET - PG (DK $10.5K, FD $10.4K)

There are four players with salaries over $10K on both FanDuel and DraftKings, and they all bring immense ceilings. Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Victor Wembanyama are all strong plays to build around as always. However, on this slate, I prefer spending a little less and rolling with Cunningham against the Wizards. Washington has allowed the third-most fantasy points in the NBA to opposing point guards, and Cunningham and Duren should be able to keep smashing on Monday.

Cunningham is averaging 49.5 DraftKings points and 47.2 FanDuel points per game this season, and he is coming off double-doubles in five of his last six games, including each of his last three. He had 26 points, 11 assists, and just under 50 DraftKings points in Sunday's win over the Sixers.

CADE. CUNNINGHAM. CLUTCH. POSTER. 🤯

Watch LIVE on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/YFNiRCTEic pic.twitter.com/44lexvyzlO

— NBA (@NBA) November 10, 2025

Cunningham is in the best matchup of the top options, and as long as the injury report doesn't hold any surprises for him on the second night of the back-to-back, he should flourish in this favorable environment. If you're going for a "stars and scrubs" build, his matchup gives him an extremely high ceiling at this salary.

Anthony Edwards, MIN - SG on DK, SG/SF on FD ($8.6K DK, $9.4K FD)

Edwards just torched the Jazz for 37 points, 50.25 DraftKings points, and 46.5 FanDuel points in just 26 minutes last Friday night in the Timberwolves' 40-point NBA Cup victory. He'll face them again in a rematch in Utah on Monday night, and he should be ready to carry the load again after only needing to 30 minutes in Sacramento on Sunday.

Edwards has looked very strong since returning from a four-game absence with a hamstring injury, and he gets a great spot to continue to work his way back to full strength, since the Jazz have allowed the third-most DraftKings points to shooting guards this season.

Ivica Zubac, LAC - C on FD ($7.2K FD)

Zubac and the Clippers host the Hawks in the late game, which is only on FanDuel's main slate. He's a great option to consider on that site, though, after posting over 40 FanDuel points in back-to-back games against the Suns. He had 23 points and 11 boards on Thursday and followed that with 21 points and 15 rebounds on Saturday night.

The big man has been carrying more of the scoring load without Kawhi Leonard (ankle) and still doing good work on the glass with at least 11 rebounds in five of his last six games. The Clippers have been struggling, dropping four straight games, but Big Z's production is trending up, making him a solid GPP option to consider on FanDuel.

Andrew Wiggins, MIA - PF on KK, SF/PF on FD ($6.8K DK, $6.6K FD)

Wiggins has gotten off to a very steady start this season for the Heat and flashed a high ceiling as well. In his first full season in Miami, he's averaging 17.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.3 steals, 31.3 FanDuel points, and 31.2 DraftKings points per game.

Wiggins has scored at least 15 points in seven straight games and has produced at least 35 DraftKings points in four of his last seven contests.

He and the Heat host the Cavs, who have allowed the third-most DraftKings points to forwards this season, so he's a strong value forward to consider in this Eastern Conference matchup. Both teams are in playoff position in the very early going, and it should be one of the best matchups on the scoreboard.

Jeremiah Fears, NO - PG ($5.2K DK, $5K FD)

Fears is a great value play to consider for GPP lineups since he brings a great ceiling while helping pick up usage for Poole in the Pels' backcourt. The dynamic rookie is one of my favorite plays to build around on Monday since the rookie brings so much upside and excitement.

Jeremiah Fears 18 Points, 3 Assists, 3 Rebs full highlight vs Spurs I 25-26 NBA Season pic.twitter.com/t41ndVfwlG

— Hoops Showtime (@HoopsShowtime12) November 9, 2025

Fears has over 24 DraftKings points in five of his last six games after that game against the Spurs on Saturday, and he has scored at least 11 points in each of those six contests. He should continue to get plenty of opportunities for the rebuilding Pelicans, and he and Murphy make a very interesting contrarian stack in the backcourt in Phoenix.

There should be plenty of value on Monday, including the plays below, but don't sleep on the No. 7 overall pick in the draft, who is getting a huge opportunity in New Orleans.

NBA DFS Value Picks

Collin Gillespie, PHX - PG (DK $5.2K, FD $5K)

With Green back on the sidelines, Gillespie should step back into his expanded role for the Suns. He only had one point and 18.8 DraftKings points in Green's big game last Thursday, but with Green leaving early on Saturday, he bounced back with 13 points, six rebounds, four assists, and 28.5 DraftKings points.

Gillespie has double-digit points in five of his last seven games, and the third-year guard has made meaningful contributions off the bench all season long.

Collin is just the 2nd player in NBA history with 100+ PTS, 50+ AST & 25+ 3PM off the bench through the first 10 games of a season. pic.twitter.com/2f5iTlakRo

— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) November 9, 2025

The Pelicans do offer good value plays, but they have also been a great matchup to stack against since they give up so many points. Gillespie is a good way to grab some affordable exposure on the other side of this Western Conference matchup Monday night.

Ron Holland II, SF/PF (DK $4.3K, FD $4.6K)

While Duren and Cunningham are great places to start your lineups Monday, the Pistons also offer some good value with Ronald Holland getting more work in the absence of Tobias Harris (ankle) and Isaiah Stewart (ankle).

Holland started Sunday and finished with nine points, four rebounds, two steals, an assist, and 20 DraftKings points. With an even better matchup on Monday against the Wizards, he is an extremely affordable way to get even more potential production from the Pistons, without blowing your budget.

Derik Queen, NOP - PF/C (DK $4.8K, FD $4.9K)

Fears isn't the Pelicans' only first-round rookie stepping up over the last few gams. Queen has also been very productive while helping fill in for Williamson and Yves Missi (illness, questionable).

Queen has over 27 DraftKings points in three straight games without Missi, producing 12 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists against the Hornets and 13 points, eight assists, and five rebounds against the Spurs to show off his multi-category potential. He has been coming off the bench behind veteran Kevon Looney while Missi is out, but he has shown enough in his opportunities that he should stay involved even when Missi is ready to return.

Jalen Smith, CHI - C (DK $4.3K, FD $4K)

If you're looking to go with a cheap option at center, Smith is a strong option to consider since he has been so productive off the bench for the Bulls. He's serving as the primary backup for Nikola Vucevic while Zach Collins (wrist) recovers, and Smith has proven he can provide good value in the second unit.

He's averaging 9.9 points and 5.6 rebounds for 20.1 DraftKings points in 15 minutes per game. He has scored at least 10 points in five of his last six contests, and he had an impressive 18-point, 11-rebound double-double in just 19 minutes against the Cavs on Saturday, producing 42.8 DraftKings points.

JALEN SMITH IS HOOPING RN 🔥

PERFECT from the field through 3 quarters 💯

18 PTS
9 REB
4/4 3P
6/6 FG pic.twitter.com/I62ol8vwRI

— Bulls on CHSN (@CHSN_Bulls) November 9, 2025

He isn't getting huge minutes, but he's bringing a huge spark in the minutes he's playing and makes a good bargain play with upside against the visiting Spurs on Monday night.

Today's Top NBA DFS Game Stacks

Cavalers @ Heat (247.5 O/U)

Trail Blazers @ Magic (235.5 O/U)

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: Trey Murphy III
• My favorite CASH play on the slate: Jalen Duren
• My favorite GPP play on the slate: Cade Cunningham
• My favorite VALUE play: Jeremiah Fears

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