NBA DFS Expert Survey: Tuesday, March 31st

by Justin Bailey (Jbails26) Last Updated 2026-03-31 18:58:17 Premium Content Part of the product NBA DFS

Duren of the Pistons

Our panel of experts is here to give you their insights on NBA DFS today for the 3/31 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 headChopper’s favorite tournament play? Or perhaps you’re wondering about Noto’s favorite salary saver? Read their thoughts below!

NBA DFS Picks: DraftKings & FanDuel Expert Survey for Tuesday, March 31

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

Notorious: Cooper Flagg
headChopper: Paolo Banchero
ncorfield8k: Jalen Duren

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

Notorious: Cooper Flagg – The Mavericks have nothing to play for and are missing most of their key players. At this point, they might as well make a strong case for Flagg to win the Rookie of the Year. That would at least make some part of their season a success. Flagg has topped 50 fantasy points in 3 of the last 5 games and should dominate usage with PJ Washington and Naji Marshall both out.

headChopper: Cooper Flagg – It’s a smaller slate, and his pOWN% doesn’t seem high enough to me given the context. He’s a stud fantasy player in a matchup with another team that has waved the white flag this season (no pun intended). Milwaukee has played terribly for much of the second half, including 4 losses in a row where they gave up at least 127 points in all of them.

ncorfield8k: Cooper Flagg – Flagg was the only Mavs player to exceed 30 minutes in the blowout last night, as he is on a quest to win Rookie of the Year. His minutes are secure even in a back-to-back set. And it’s a strong spot. While the Bucks have ranked 25th in pace over their last 10 games, they’ve also ranked 29th in defensive rating. It’s the 4th-best matchup for a Versatile Forward in our Defense vs. Archetype tool. And with several rotation pieces out, Flagg’s usage should remain very high.

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

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