FREE 11/26 NBA Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

Tonight’s 8-game slate runs from 7:00 PM ET with Knicks at Hornets to a late tip at 10:00 PM ET for Spurs at Trail Blazers. We’ve got a mix of paces here, but the high totals stand out—Knicks-Hornets at 241.5 and Spurs-Trail Blazers at 240.5—both setups with teams that push the tempo and could deliver solid volume for DFS builds.

Those two games give you some clear stacking options if you’re chasing upside, especially with the implied totals suggesting plenty of possessions. The rest of the slate has more moderate environments, so pairing value from the main slates with late swaps could help differentiate your lineups without overcomplicating things.

Game Environment Analysis

NYK @ CHA (O/U: 241.5, Spread: 6.5)

• Pace: NYK (20th) vs CHA (23rd)
• Off Eff: NYK (4th) 🔥 vs CHA (19th)
• Def Eff: NYK (17th) vs CHA (27th) 🎯

MIN @ OKC (O/U: 227.5, Spread: -9.5)

• Pace: MIN (13th) vs OKC (21st)
• Off Eff: MIN (10th) vs OKC (3rd)
• Def Eff: MIN (7th) vs OKC (1st)

MIL @ MIA (O/U: 239.5, Spread: -8.5)

• Pace: MIL (17th) vs MIA (1st) 🏃 (Pace mismatch)
• Off Eff: MIL (17th) vs MIA (13th)
• Def Eff: MIL (20th) vs MIA (2nd)

IND @ TOR (O/U: 233.5, Spread: -10.5)

• Pace: IND (8th) vs TOR (12th)
• Off Eff: IND (29th) vs TOR (5th) 🔥
• Def Eff: IND (22nd) vs TOR (9th)

MEM @ NOP (O/U: 234.5, Spread: 3.5)

• Pace: MEM (11th) vs NOP (24th)
• Off Eff: MEM (26th) vs NOP (25th)
• Def Eff: MEM (18th) vs NOP (28th) 🎯

HOU @ GSW (O/U: 224.5, Spread: -2.5)

• Pace: HOU (29th) vs GSW (14th)
• Off Eff: HOU (2nd) 🔥 vs GSW (21st)
• Def Eff: HOU (8th) vs GSW (12th)

SAS @ POR (O/U: 240.5, Spread: -1.5)

• Pace: SAS (22nd) vs POR (5th) 🏃 (Pace mismatch)
• Off Eff: SAS (8th) 🔥 vs POR (22nd)
• Def Eff: SAS (5th) vs POR (21st)

PHX @ SAC (O/U: 233.5, Spread: 4.5)

• Pace: PHX (25th) vs SAC (7th) 🏃 (Pace mismatch)
• Off Eff: PHX (12th) vs SAC (28th)
• Def Eff: PHX (10th) vs SAC (25th) 🎯

Legend:

🏃 = Significant pace mismatch

🔥 = Strong offense vs weak defense

🎯 = Poor defensive team

⚠️ = Blowout risk

Bold = Favored team

PG - Devin Booker ($9,200)

Devin Booker maintains elite usage at 30.9% while anchoring the Suns’ offense, averaging 43.8 DK points across the season with recent surges to 41.3 over his last seven games and 38.8 in his last five. He racks up 26.4 points, 6.9 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per game on 46.9% field goal shooting, consistently delivering in high-minute roles around 35.6 per contest that project to 36.5 tonight.

Booker faces a Kings defense that struggles to contain perimeter creators, especially in a matchup with one of the slate’s higher implied totals where Sacramento ranks outside the top 10 against point guards. His 1.33 fantasy points per minute and 27% boom rate position him for another 40-plus point explosion, making his $9,200 salary a strong value at 5.3x potential in lineups that hit optimal builds 16% of the time.

More PG Plays:

• Jalen Brunson ($9,000)
• Immanuel Quickley ($6,800)

SG - Brandon Ingram ($7,600)

Ingram posts consistent 40-point DK outings over his last three games, averaging 41.2 points across his past five while maintaining a season-long clip of 37.5 DK points with 27% usage rate driving his 21.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. He shoots efficiently at 48.6% from the field and logs 33.4 minutes nightly, setting him up for another high-volume scoring night as the primary option in New Orleans’ offense.

Tonight’s matchup against Indiana offers a favorable spot for shooting guards, with the Pacers ranking in the bottom half of the league in defensive efficiency against perimeter scorers and allowing the sixth-most points to the position over the last month. At $7,600, Ingram delivers 5.3x value with a 24% boom rate and 1.19 fantasy points per minute projection over 34 minutes, making him a core build in optimal lineups at 14.6% frequency.

More SG Plays:

• Reed Sheppard ($5,600)
• Collin Gillespie ($6,300)

SF - Josh Okogie ($3,900)

Josh Okogie posts consistent fantasy production across his recent outings, averaging 13.9 DK points over his last five games while hitting 15.7 points per game for the season on efficient shooting splits of 45.1% from the field and 40.9% from three. His steady role in the Suns’ rotation delivers reliable contributions in points, rebounds, and assists, with a usage rate around 13% that keeps him involved without forcing inefficient shots, and his PER of 13.65 underscores his all-around impact on the floor.

Tonight’s matchup at Golden State offers Okogie an ideal spot to elevate his output, as the Warriors rank in the bottom half of the league against small forwards and allow the fifth-most points per game to shooting guards over their last 10 contests. Projected for 30 minutes in a game with one of the slate’s higher implied totals, Okogie carries a strong 0.76 FPPM and 5.8x value at his $3,900 salary, positioning him to exceed his season norms and deliver boom performances in over 21% of simulations.

More SF Plays:

• Jordan Goodwin ($5,400)
• Saddiq Bey ($5,100)

PF - Scottie Barnes ($8,700)

Scottie Barnes maintains elite production across the board, averaging 43.1 DK points over his last seven games with 41.6 in the most recent three outings. He combines 19.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game on efficient 51.3% field goal and 40.0% three-point shooting, all while logging 33.1 minutes and posting a 23.7% usage rate that fuels his 20.78 PER.

Barnes faces an Indiana defense that struggles to contain versatile forwards, setting up a favorable spot for his all-around game in a matchup projected for 34 minutes of run. At $8,700, he delivers 5.2x value with a 1.32 FPPM and 22% boom rate, ranking seventh in Hero Score and appearing in 14.9% of optimal lineups—numbers that justify his spot as the top play at power forward.

More PF Plays:

• Alperen Sengun ($9,900)
• Deni Avdija ($9,500)

C - Mark Williams ($5,700)

Mark Williams delivers consistent double-doubles with his efficient scoring and rebounding, averaging 12.3 points and 8.4 rebounds on 64% shooting across 25.4 minutes per game this season. He trends upward lately, posting 32.6 DK points over his last three outings compared to his 28.7 season average, thanks to a 16.3% usage rate that fuels his PER of 21.9 while sharing the frontcourt load effectively.

Tonight’s matchup at Sacramento offers Williams a favorable spot against a Kings defense that struggles to contain physical centers, projecting him for 26 minutes and a 1.27 FPPM with a 30% boom rate. At just $5,700, he provides 5.8x value backed by an 18% optimal lineup rate and ranks as the 10th-best hero play on the slate, making him a reliable anchor for builds in this high-ownership environment.

More C Plays:

• Alperen Sengun ($9,900)
• Jakob Poeltl ($5,600)

Make sure to check the Lineup Optimizer for latest updates before lock. Visit DFS Hero for our full suite of DFS tools including the Lineup Optimizer, Contest Simulator, Player Projections, and Ownership Projections. Use code HEROPLAY15 to get 15% off your first month!