NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/13/25)

Free daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for today's slate on DraftKings and FanDuel. Use Koby's NBA DFS expert picks to building winning DFS lineups on November 13th, 2025.

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have a much smaller slate on deck for us tonight. The Cavaliers, Suns, and Hawks are all on the second leg of a back-to-back. With only three games on the slate, we have a lot less room for error. So, let's dive into it!

As far as injury news goes on this slate, it looks like Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley should be back. Darius Garland should remain out, as well as Jalen Green. Other than that, keep an eye on the injury report, as things change all the time! Be sure to hop into the RotoBaller Discord channel so you can join our analysts as we update and analyze the news in real time.

This article will provide you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 11/13/25. 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. ET 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

Jalen Johnson, ATL - SF(FD)/PF ($8.3K DK/$8.5K FD)

Jalen Johnson is reaching some high ceilings for this Hawks team. The loss of Trae Young has been beneficial for Johnson, as he is seeing a larger role as a ball-handler.

In the last two games, he has been two assists shy of a triple-double. He is getting a fantastic matchup here against a Jazz team that has struggled to defend against SFs. They are giving up the second-most fantasy points to opposing SFs so far this season.

The Jazz have looked better this season, which makes me think this game should be pretty close throughout. As long as we don't see any blowouts here, Johnson should be good for another 45+ points fantasy outing. Johnson sees his usage percentage jump to nearly 26% when Young is out. Johnson is getting very close to that triple-double, which is big for those who play on DK!

Grayson Allen, PHX - SG/SF ($6.8 DK/$6.3K FD)

Grayson Allen took a massive step up in his game this season. He is averaging the most PPG, APG, and SPG of his career, while averaging some of his highest shooting percentages. The big advantage for him is that Jalen Green is down once again with another injury. In his last two games, he has gone for 43 and 58 fantasy points! In both of those games, conveniently, Green was out.

Grayson Allen over the last 4 games:

24.3 PPG
3.5 APG
2.5 RPG
2.5 SPG
54.2% FG
55.0% 3P
14.8 +/-
32.0 MPG pic.twitter.com/S1fZ9oxVkR

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) November 13, 2025

The Pacers play at a very high pace, third-highest in the league at 107.5 possessions per game. So, the volume should be there for Allen to take advantage of. I anticipate a lot of people will be playing Devin Booker as well, and you probably should. I do like pairing him with Allen quite a bit, as they feed off each other quite well.

NBA DFS GPP Pivots

Jarrett Allen, CLE - PF(FD)/C ($6.4K DK/$7K FD)

Jarrett Allen should see the likes of Mitchell and Mobley in the lineup tonight, but I don't think that hurts him that much. He has a solid role in this lineup, and even with those two, he has produced well. The big man is averaging about 34 fantasy points per game this season, and at $7K, that is good for just short of five times his price.

He is getting a good matchup here against a Toronto defense that gives up the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing centers this season. So far this season, he is only playing 25-30 minutes, but that has been more than enough to produce 40+ fantasy points on multiple occasions this season. His ownership should drop significantly with Mobley's return, which should give us a nice edge.

Brandon Ingram, TOR - SF/PF(FD) ($7.7K DK/$7.3K FD)

I think a lot of eyes will lean toward Scottie Barnes, and while I do agree Barnes has the higher ceiling, I really like Brandon Ingram at his price with what his floor has been lately. He has averaged 37 fantasy points per game this season and hasn't had below 33 fantasy points in his last seven games. This includes a 41 fantasy point performance against the Cavs on Halloween.

Brandon Ingram is currently the most efficient high volume pull-up 2 point shooter in the NBA. Watching him operate, manipulate pace, create space with his handle and footwork while staying balanced is cool.

Ingram 46/80 57.5% (🔥)
Shai Gilgeous Alexander 52/103 - 50%
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— Amit Mann (@Amit_Mann) November 12, 2025

While the Cavs have been known for their defense, they are still giving up the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing SFs this season. The Cavs also play at the fifth-highest pace in the league at 107 possessions per game. As long as this game stays close, Ingram should see 35+ minutes. I could very well see him pushing 40 fantasy points against the Cavs again.

NBA DFS Value Picks

Isaiah Collier, UTA - PG ($5.3K DK/$4.4K FD)

My first stop in the value department is going to be with the underpriced Isaiah Collier. Collier is still working his way back from injury, but it didn't take him long to be right where he left off last season. He was an assist machine last year and already has his first double-double of the season locked in.

At only $4.4K on FD, he has shown he is worth taking a shot on. He just finished with 38 fantasy points in his last contest in 26 minutes. As long as he sees 25+ minutes of play, he should be solid value at his price.

Isaiah Jackson, IND - C ($4.9K DK/$4.5K FD)

I can't believe I'm attempting to go back to Isaiah Jackson, but he is decent value if he can get that double-double like he has done three times this season. He is coming off a 32 fantasy point performance against Utah on Tuesday. He isn't playing a lot of minutes and can get into foul trouble. I do have some hesitations, but for his price at the center position, it's worth a shot in the GPP lineups.

Royce O'Neale, PHX - SF/PF ($5.4K DK/$5.4K FD)

I would like this a little better if Dillon Brooks were still out, but Royce O'Neale is still producing even with Brooks in, scoring 28 fantasy points or more in his last three games. He is still pretty cheap at only $5.4K on FD and is scoring just over five times his price. As long as he continues to see minutes in the high 20s, he should be good for a solid outing.

Ace Bailey, UTA - SG(FD)/SF ($4.8K DK/$4.8K FD)

For our last value play, I'm gonna go back to Utah. Rookie Ace Bailey is starting to see a larger role in the offense. In his previous three games, he has seen career highs in minutes. He is up to an average of 25 minutes a game. In those three games, he has produced the most as well, seeing career highs in points and steals. He is still dirt cheap at $4.8K, and although I prefer Collier for now, Bailey makes for a solid pivot option at his price.

Today's Top NBA DFS Game Stacks

Raptors at Cavaliers (240.5 O/U) - This is the highest total on the slate, and with some big guys back in the lineup for the Cavs, this should make for a high pace. The Cavs are top-5 in pace, and as long as the Raptors can keep up with them and not let this one blow open, it should make for the most fantasy-relevant.

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: Jalen Johnson
• My favorite CASH play on the slate: Grayson Allen
• My favorite GPP play on the slate: Jarrett Allen
• My favorite VALUE play: Isaiah Collier

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