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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 3rd, 2025.
Welcome back, RotoBallers! The NBA has a total of nine games on Monday's scoreboard, and the first seven of those games make up the main fantasy basketball slate on DraftKings, while FanDuel includes all nine games in their main contests. The first two games of both mail slates tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET, and DraftKings wraps up at 9:00 p.m. ET when the Kings visit the Nuggets, while FanDuel includes the nightcaps featuring Lakers-Trail Blazers and Heat-Clippers from the West Coast. In this post, we'll focus mostly on the seven games on both slates.
The Nets, Lakers, Grizzlies, Heat, Knicks, and Jazz are playing for the second night in a row, so be especially careful of their injury reports when they come out later in the day. A few key situations we already know about include Ja Morant returning from a suspension, Anthony Davis out with a calf injury, Zach LaVine (back) questionable against the Nuggets, and Walker Kessler (shoulder) out against the Celtics.
This article will provide you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 11/3/25. 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
Jalen Brunson, NYK - PG (DK $8.8K, FD $8.6K)
The Knicks are in a great matchup on Monday against the Wizards, who allow the most points per game in the league coming into Monday's matchups. They've given up over 128 points per game, and they have also allowed the most DraftKings points per game to opposing point guards, which sets the stage for another big game from Brunson.
He had 31 points in 32 minutes on Sunday to lead the Knicks past the Bulls, giving him 29+ points and 42+ DraftKings points in five straight contests.
Jalen Brunson leads the @nyknicks to victory at home!
🗽 31 PTS
🗽 5 REB
🗽 2 STL
🗽 4 3PM pic.twitter.com/bP0lzEeG5e— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2025
Brunson has a 32.7% usage rate on the year, which ranks him fourth in the NBA among players with at least 100 minutes. Brunson is averaging a solid 34.5 minutes and 22.7 field goal attempts per game, and that volume gives him both a high ceiling and a high floor to build around this Monday night as his Knicks host the Wizards. Check the injury report for any surprises, but if he plays in his normal role, he'll be in a smash spot.
Jaden McDaniels, MIN - SF on DK, SF/PF on FD (DK $6.4K, FD $6.3K)
While Anthony Edwards (hamstring) has been out, McDaniels has stepped into a more involved role for the Timberwolves and has been very productive. In his three games without Edwards, he has averaged 36 DraftKings points on a 23.1% usage rate while scoring 23 points per game to go with 6.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.3 steals per contest. He had a season-high 42.8 DraftKings points and 40.9 FanDuel points against the Lakers last Wednesday.
Jaden McDaniels clutch transition 3, assisted by Julius Randle pic.twitter.com/DKAjKPe3NC
— Timberwolves Clips (@WolvesClips) October 30, 2025
He wasn't quite as aggressive on Saturday against Charlotte, taking just 10 shots from the field, but he still had a solid 14-point game in the Timberwolves' win over the Hornets.
McDaniels and the Wolves get a great matchup against the Nets, who have allowed the second-most points per game in the NBA behind only the Wizards and have the worst Defensive Rating in the league. They have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to small forwards, setting McDaniels up to bring good value and elite upside from this price point.
Ryan Rollins, MIL - PG on DK, PG/SG on FD ($5.8K DK, $6.7K FD)
Rollins looks like he could be one of this season's breakout stars in the early going this year, and he appears positioned to be a strong core play on Monday. He has stepped into a larger role for the Bucks after the team moved on from Damian Lillard (Achilles) in the offseason, handing the 23-year-old a huge role in the offense. Rollins averaged 14.6 minutes per game last year with an 18.4% usage rate, and in six games this season, he has played 32.0 minutes per game with a 21.6% usage rate.
Rollins has started each of the last five games for Milwaukee, averaging 38.9 FanDuel points and 38.7 DraftKings points per contest. He went off for a career game against the Warriors last Thursday, carrying his team to the win without Giannis Antetokounmpo available.
Ryan Rollins 32 points (13/21), 8 assists https://t.co/sP3koi6cmn pic.twitter.com/VjglORHVTn
— Brett Usher (@UsherNBA) October 31, 2025
With Giannis back on Saturday, Rollins still had 16 points, eight assists, and over 35 DraftKings points against the Kings. He has over 35 DraftKings points in four straight games and is still very affordable given the upside in his expanded role in Milwaukee, especially in an up-tempo matchup against the short-handed Pacers (more below).
NBA DFS GPP Pivots
Nikola Jokic, DEN - C ($12K DK, $12.2K FD)
If you have the salary available, Jokic is always a player you can build around since he consistently delivers such outstanding numbers across the board. After starting he season with four straight triple-doubles, he fell just one assist short on Halloween, ending up with 21 points, 14 rebounds, and nine assists. He still had 59 DraftKings points and 57.3 FanDuel points, though, so it's hard to call it too much of a disappointment.
With such a high floor and an incredibly high ceiling, Jokic gets a good matchup against the Kings on Monday. The Nuggets have the highest implied team total of the night, just edging out the Knicks, and Jokic should be set up for a huge game against Domantas Sabonis, Jonas Valanciunas, and the rest of the Kings frontcourt.
NIKOLA JOKIC THIS SEASON:
21 PTS — 13 REB — 10 AST
14 PTS — 14 REB — 15 AST
25 PTS — 19 REB — 10 AST
21 PTS — 12 REB — 10 AST
21 PTS — 14 REB — 9 ASTEFFICIENCY OFF THE CHARTS. pic.twitter.com/erDCaIiUsm
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) November 1, 2025
Jarace Walker, IND - SF/PF on DK, PF/C on FD (DK $5.7K, FD $5.6K)
The Pacers host the Bucks on Monday night and will remain extremely short-handed with Bennedict Mathurin (toe), Andrew Nembhard (shoulder), Obi Toppin (foot), and T.J. McConnell (hamstring) all out in addition to Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles). Walker has taken advantage of his opportunity to step up, producing 27.1 DraftKings points and 26.0 FanDuel points per game with a 20.7% usage rate through his first six games.
He was limited by foot soreness to just 30 minutes last game against the Warriors, but before that, he posted two huge games against the Hawks and Mavs. Against Dallas, he had 20 points, six rebounds, five assists, 45.7 FanDuel points, and 44.5 DraftKings points in 36 minutes.
With plenty of usage, Walker brings lots of upside at this salary, even if his efficiency is sometimes a little shaky. The Pacers need all the scoring help they can get, and Walker should be a huge part of their rotation going forward as long as his foot is a non-issue.
Quenton Jackson, IND - PG/SG on DK, SG on FD ($4.7K DK, $5K FD)
Another member of the Pacers that I like for GPP lineups on Monday night is Quenton Jackson, who has moved into the starting lineup for the last two games after starting the season on the bench due to a hamstring issue. He had a massive 56.5 DraftKings points and 56.2 FanDuel points on Saturday, when I had him as my favorite value here on RotoBaller.
He exploded for 25 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds, coming up big in the clutch and helping the Pacers rally to a win over the Warriors.
clutch Q 🧊
Quenton Jackson's bucket to put us up 5 with 5 seconds remaining is tonight's Shot of the Game. pic.twitter.com/0K8HhaiuWQ
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) November 2, 2025
He should continue to get all the usage he can handle and has shown a very high ceiling in his action already this season, making him a great target for GPP lineups this Monday.
NBA DFS Value Picks
Jusuf Nurkic, UTA - C (DK $4.8K, FD $5.4K)
Nurkic was traded from the Suns to the Hornets last season and then to the Jazz this past offseason, but the 31-year-old veteran still seems to have enough left in the tank to be a good fantasy option on Monday as the Jazz visit the Celtics. Starting center Walker Kessler (shoulder) didn't travel with the team to the East Coast and missed Sunday's game in Charlotte.
Nurkic slid into the starting five and had 20.8 DraftKings points on three points, nine rebounds, two assists, and two steals in a season-high 22 minutes. He has put up solid but not spectacular numbers all season coming off the bench, averaging 7.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 18 minutes per game.
As long as he's good for the back-to-back against Boston, he brings a great ceiling against the Celtics, who have allowed the sixth-most DraftKings points per game to opposing centers.
Josh Minott, BOS - PF on DK, SF/PF on FD (DK $4.8K, FD $5.4K)
The Celtics have moved Minott into the starting lineup for the last four games, and the 22-year-old second-round pick has delivered solid value with 28.9 DraftKings points per game and 1.13 DraftKings points per minute. He had a bit of a down game against the Sixers on Friday, but he played well on Saturday against the Rockets before the starters left early in the blowout loss.
Minott and the C's will be in a good spot to bounce back against the visiting Jazz on Monday, and Minott is projected to be able to provide strong value. He gets enough minutes that he's a relatively safe value play and brings a good ceiling as well.
Terance Mann, BKN - SF on DK, SG/SF on FD (DK $4.1K, FD $4.5K)
The Nets have been great to stack against in the early going this season, but they also have a few players who have brought good value on their side of the box score. Mann has been able to step into a bigger role after arriving in a three-way trade this past offseason. The former Clipper and Hawk has started all six games for the Nets and averaged 26.7 minutes per game.
He's scored at least 11 points in each of his last three games, and with his strong non-scoring numbers, he has totaled at least 27 FanDuel points and 27 DraftKings points in each of those three contests. If he continues to be aggressive with his scoring, he could be an outstanding value at just over $4K on both sites.
Jake LaRavia, LAL - PF/SF on FD (FD $4.7K)
We'll finish with a value play just for your FanDuel lineups on Monday. LaRavia has been excellent for the Lakers this season and has 30+ FanDuel points in each of his last three games. He had a season-high 27 points on Wednesday of last week in Minnesota on his way to 42.6 FanDuel points, and he was even better in the late game on Sunday night, dropping 50.1 FanDuel points on 25 points, eight rebounds, and four assists.
Jake LaRavia with 25/8/3 and 4 steals (ties career-high) on 10-13 shooting.
All of his highlights. pic.twitter.com/qphD8ZcDzP— NBA Play DB 🎥 (@nbaplaydb) November 3, 2025
Today's Top NBA DFS Game Stacks
Kings at Nuggets (236.5 O/U)
Pistons at Grizzlies (236.5 O/U)
Bucks at Pacers (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: Ryan Rollins
- My favorite CASH play on the slate: Ryan Rollins
- My favorite GPP play on the slate: Nikola Jokic
- My favorite VALUE play: Terance Mann
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