NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/19/25)

November 19, 2025

Free daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for today's slate on DraftKings and FanDuel. Use Jamie Calandro's NBA DFS expert picks to building winning DFS lineups on November 19th, 2025.

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! Luka Doncic was once again King of the Court on DraftKings, and I was credited with a whopping $29 as a result (I guess the secret's out on him). Tonight, we have a few more options to attack, but it'll be difficult to pass up Nikola Jokic, who is putting up video-game numbers once again.

Take note that the slates are different again. DraftKings has the seven early games, while FanDuel includes the NYK/DAL and CHI/DEN contests. Since the Bulls and Nuggets feature a slate-high 243.5 O/U, stacking could look a bit different across the sites. Be sure to join us in the RotoBaller Discord as our staff helps you build your best lineup!

This article will provide you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 11/19/25. 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

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC ($10,600 DK/$11,000 FD)

Nikola Jokic is posting massive triple-doubles on a nightly basis, but it's ballooned his price tag to astronomical proportions. To successfully play Jokic, you'll have to take on multiple volatile cheap pieces, which is more of a GPP play than cash (more on that below).

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the reigning MVP and is $2,400 cheaper than the aforementioned Jokic. His usage rate is 33.4% which is good for fifth in the NBA, and is over five percentage points higher than Jokic's. He has scored over 30 points in 12 of his 14 starts so far this year, and his 101 assists are fifth among all NBA players.

SGA also contributes on the defensive side of things for the top-ranked Thunder. He has at least two steals in six consecutive games, and Sacramento has committed the fourth-most turnovers. OKC is blowing out almost everyone they play, which has capped SGA's upside, but he's hitting value at this price tag with ease in almost every game.

Anthony Edwards, MIN - SG on DK ($9,100), SG/SF on FD ($9,300)

Anthony Edwards is coming off a dud of a game against the Mavericks, but faces an incredible get-right spot against the Wizards. Washington is once again a prime attack point for DFS, as the Wizards rank fourth in pace, 27th in defensive efficiency, and 29th in rebounding rate.

Julius Randle's season has eaten into Edwards' upside a bit this year (and he's also a fantastic play this evening), but the star guard is averaging 25.9 PPG and 40.9 FPPG. He's taken over 20 shots in four of his last six games, and Washington ranks 28th in catch-and-shoot attempts. Edwards specializes in those in pace-up games, and has the upside to go 5-6x.

NBA DFS GPP Pivots

Nikola Jokic, DEN - C ($13,000 DK/$12,800 FD)

Nikola Jokic is the premier GPP play tonight. No one, even Gilgeous-Alexander, has the massive triple-double, 80+ point upside that Jokic offers on any given night. He's fresh off a 36-18-13 line against the Bulls (a loss!), and gets just as good a matchup tonight against the Pelicans.

New Orleans ranks 29th in defensive efficiency and 24th in rebounding rate, and (here's a Jokic-specific stat) they've also allowed the most assists to opposing bigs. The Nuggets have an implied total over 120 points, which is the highest on the slate, and Jokic will be single-digit % owned.

Stephen Curry, GS - PG ($9,200 DK/$8,600 FD)

Stephen Curry's box scores have been utter madness the last three games, with DK scores of 65.8, 64, 58.2, and...18.2. He's on the second game of a back-to-back, but the matchup is absolutely perfect for him in this one. Miami has allowed by far the most catch-and-shoot threes in the league, and Curry has hit 15 from beyond the arc over the last three games.

The Heat are a weirdly fast-paced team (fourth) and have allowed the second-most FPPG to opposing PGs. Golden State is running at a high-tempo pace as well (eighth), so this game could have some fireworks. Curry seems to consistently slip through the cracks when he's priced around other studs.

NBA DFS Value Picks

Andre Drummond, PHI - C ($6,200 DK/$6,500 FD)

Joel Embiid looks like he's going to miss a fifth straight game with Philadelphia attempting to get him cleared for Thursday's game against Milwaukee. In Embiid's absence, Andre Drummond has stepped up big time. Drummond has averaged 36.8 FPPG over 35.5 MPG over the last four, and has double-doubled in every one. Toronto is a middling matchup for centers, but Drummond's price has been too slow to increase.

Naz Reid, MIN - PF/C ($5,300 DK/$5,500 FD)

Naz Reid has been insane lately, averaging a whopping 1.49 FPPM over his last three contests. Tonight, he gets the nuts matchup against a Washington squad that has allowed the most FPPG to opposing centers and ranks 29th in rebounding rate. Even if Reid is limited to 25 minutes or so in a potential blowout, his price tags are grossly mispriced, and he should far outstrip them.

Derik Queen, NO - C on DK ($5,200), PF/C on FD ($5,500)

Derik Queen is a "fine" value that could potentially become a must-play if Zion Williamson and/or Saddiq Bey (both questionable) were to sit again. In a tough matchup against OKC, Queen still managed to average over a FPPM in 26 minutes, and he has at least seven rebounds in four straight games. Foul risk would be high against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets, but Queen's price has remained stagnant.

Ryan Kalkbrenner, CHA - C ($4,500 DK/$5,500 FD)

One could make the argument that Ryan Kalkbrenner is losing steam to Moussa Diabate's recent play, but the former has still managed lines of 17-9, 13-7, and 7-10 over his last three while also contributing six blocks and two steals. Even if he's limited to 25-26 minutes because of Diabate, he should massacre Indiana's frontcourt, which has allowed the fourth-most FPPG to centers and ranks 23rd in defensive efficiency.

Today's Top Game Stacks

Raptors at 76ers (234.5 O/U) - Paul George will sit this one out for injury maintenance, and Joel Embiid is likely to miss another game as well. This tightens the Sixers' rotation back up considerably, making Tyrese Maxey a top play for stacking. His teammates are affordable, with Andre Drummond being the next highest-priced play on each site. Any of the Raptors' starting five can be used to complete the game stack.

Warriors at Heat (232.5 O/U) - This is a solid game for stacking as both teams rank in the top ten in pace factor while also allowing the sixth- and third-highest 3PT% frequency. Stephen Curry is the prime GPP play of the night, and pairing him with Draymond Green is a savvy move as both gain in efficiency. Jonathan Kuminga continuing to sit would help immensely. For the Heat, Norman Powell is averaging a robust 25.5 PPG, and Kel'el Ware and Davion Mitchell provide upside at their respective positions.

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: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
• My favorite CASH play on the slate: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
• My favorite GPP play on the slate: Stephen Curry
• My favorite VALUE play: Naz Reid

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