NBA DFS Expert Survey: Monday, November 9th

by Justin Bailey (Jbails26)

Created Nov 9, 2026

Last Updated 2026-11-09 23:18:55 Premium Content Part of the product NBA DFS

Our panel of experts is here to give you their insights on NBA DFS today for the 11/9 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 Monday, November 9

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

tcsmith031: Cade Cunningham
headChopper: Jalen Johnson
Dean78904: 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?

tcsmith031: The Hornets are dead last in the NBA in points per 100 possessions this season (99.7), and they’ve been held under 100 points 5 times through their first 10 games. Tonight, they’ll be without leading scorer Brandon Miller, while Kon Knueppel and Dennis Schroder are also sidelined. I think Naz Reid, whose usage rate is pushing 31% with Miller on the bench this season, is a solid play in cash games and single-entry tournaments, but I’m planning an underweight approach in larger-field contests. I’m very skeptical that the Hornets can keep up offensively without Miller. Hannes Steinbach, who played 27 minutes in a blowout loss in the last game, is someone who’d likely benefit from this game getting out of hand.

headChopper: This is a slate where the NBA injury report is going to dictate a lot of the ownership. Charlotte is without Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel, Dennis Schroder, and Moussa Diabate, thrusting Ryan Kalkbrenner and the Hornets’ depth pieces into bigger roles. Detroit is also going to be extremely popular against Washington, but with a 10.5-point spread and one of the lowest totals on the board, I’m happy to let the field have the Pistons and accept the blowout risk by going in another direction. My focus is on LAL/ATL, which has the highest total on the slate at 237.5 and just a 1.5-point spread. Atlanta also plays at the 2nd-fastest pace in the league. The Lakers side is projected for surprisingly low ownership, so that’s where I want to be overweight. There are also other questionable tags, like Austin Reaves, so I’ll be watching the news closely all the way up until lock.

Dean78904: I’d love to lay out an in-depth strategy for attacking the slate, but there are just too many moving pieces currently, as we are at the mercy of the NBA injury report. Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, and Anthony Davis are all currently Q. Suffice to say, there are a lot of if/then scenarios to get into here. This will be somewhat dependent on how much salary opens up, but I will try to find the money for one of Luka Doncic or Victor Wembanyama in my main lineup.

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

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