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Today's free NBA DFS picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (April 3, 2026). Max's daily fantasy basketball lineups, values, stacks, pivots, sleepers for NBA DFS.
Welcome back, RotoBallers! Tonight, we have a six-game NBA DFS slate. For this article, I will only feature players in games on both sites. Whichever site you're playing on, there are plenty of good DFS fantasy basketball options to consider. These articles focus on the best overall plays, which are typically more suited to cash games. However, some exceptions may apply, depending on the size of the slate.
As always, watching the injury report updates will be critical to finalizing your strategy. Some big names, such as Joel Embiid, Anthony Edwards, and Andrew Nembhard, are already confirmed out. There are many more players out, and there will undoubtedly be players who pop up on the injury report tomorrow, or even get ruled out, 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 4/3/26. 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. Also, gain access to our RotoBaller Premium Discord, where our experts are talking about the slate up until lineups lock!
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NBA DFS Core Picks
Jayson Tatum, BOS - PF on DK, SF/PF on FD
- DraftKings: $9,300
- FanDuel: $10,000
After the massive triple-double he posted on Wednesday night, it feels fair to say Tatum is all the way back from tearing his Achilles less than 11 months ago. He's now played 31+ minutes in nine straight games, and is averaging a 29.6% usage rate in that stretch.
The Celtics are huge favorites tonight (17-point favorites at the time of writing), and the potential of a blowout does limit Tatum's potential ceiling. Still, when you look at the slate as a whole, Jaylen Brown is the other option that really stands out at the top end of pricing. The $300 in savings gives Tatum the edge as tonight's best play for cash games. The Celtics look dangerous with the duo of Tatum and Brown reunited, and are probably the best team in the Eastern Conference at this moment.
Jayson Tatum 25 PTS, 18 REB, 11 AST, 2 STL, 9/21 FG, 3/4 FT, 54.9% TS vs Heat pic.twitter.com/CiNET4ZeMi https://t.co/troVBSUBQj
— Basketball Performances (@NBAPerformances) April 2, 2026
Paul George, PHI - SF/PF
- DraftKings: $7,900
- FanDuel: $8,700
After being suspended 25 games for violating the NBA's Anti-Drug program, PG has looked fresh and well-rested since returning to the Philadelphia starting five. In his four games since returning, he's averaging 28/7/3.5 and 3.5 stocks per game, good for an average of 51.4 fantasy PPG. On Wednesday, he turned back the clock and had by far his best performance in a Sixers uniform since signing a big contract in Philly last offseason. With Joel Embiid out, the rest of the Sixers will have to fill the MVP-sized scoring vacancy Embiid leaves behind. It's also worth noting that earlier this week, Minnesota ruled out its best perimeter defender, Jaden McDaniels, with an injury, and McDaniels would have been the most likely to guard George.
Paul George 39 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST, 3 STL, 15/22 FG, 6/12 3FG, 0 TO, 82.1% TS vs Wizards
Post-suspension P 🔥 pic.twitter.com/oGuPPI8k9y https://t.co/thGM8FOaGn
— Basketball Performances (@NBAPerformances) April 2, 2026
NBA DFS Tournament Pivots
