NBA DFS Expert Survey: Friday, November 13th

Created Nov 13, 2026

Last Updated 2026-11-13 19:17:22 Premium Content Part of the product NBA DFS

Johnson of the Hawks

Our panel of experts is here to give you their insights on NBA DFS today for the 11/13 main slate on DraftKings and FanDuel. They’re ready to answer key questions that will assist you in making those crucial lineup-building decisions. Curious to know who our experts have as their favorite tournament play? Or perhaps you’re wondering about their favorite salary saver? Read their thoughts below!

NBA DFS Picks: DraftKings & FanDuel Expert Survey for Friday, November 13

Who is your favorite player to spend up for in cash games?

Notorious: Donovan Mitchell
Dean78904: Jalen Johnson
ncorfield8k: Jalen Johnson

How do you plan to beat the field of opponents in the tournaments you will be playing? What tactic or strategy will set you apart?

Notorious: I expect to eat a lot of chalk in the mid-range and with the cheap value plays. Injuries have opened up some very strong options. My way to get different is to be contrarian with my spends. I think Alperen Sengun is in a tremendous spot against the Jazz. The Rockets are without Marcus Smart, Steven Adams, and Clint Capela, so they’ll have a tighter rotation than usual. The 17.5-point spread should keep ownership down. I also like Franz Wagner at extremely low pOWN%. Even though Jalen Suggs is tentatively expected back tonight, Wagner will continue to be the top option for the Magic.

Dean78904: There is a pretty good chance I punt the early games (NYK/IND and MIL/ORL) and no one from them lands in my main lineup. Those games aren’t bad. I just like ATL/CHI, CLE/MIA, and MEM/NOP more. The deeper into the NBA Cup we get, the more likely teams will consider point differential and keep playing their starters in blowouts. I have no idea if this will apply tonight, but it at least makes me slightly more likely to roster Rockets, Hawks, and Spurs (on FD).

ncorfield8k: I’ll be high on the teams in the best matchups. Namely, the Magic, Hawks, Bulls, and Grizzlies. As usual, I’ll look for opportunities to late swap as we get NBA starting lineups and potentially late injury news.

Who is your favorite play (when considering price, matchup, roster construction, etc.) on the board and why?

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