NBA DFS Showdown Expert Survey: Knicks vs. Cavaliers (5/25)

by Justin Bailey (Jbails26) Last Updated 2026-05-25 18:01:39 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 5/25 Showdown 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 Captain? Or perhaps you’re wondering which player they will be most overweight on compared to the field? Read their thoughts below!

NBA DFS Showdown Picks: DraftKings & FanDuel Expert Survey for Monday, May 25

DraftKings

Who are your three favorite Captains, ranked in order?

Notorious: Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Max Strus
headChopper: Jalen Brunson, Donovan Mitchell, Karl-Anthony Towns
TJ Zwarych: Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby

What’s one rule/setting that you’re going to use in our NBA DFS optimizer (LineupHQ) or NBA DFS Sims tool (SimLabs)?

Notorious: LineupHQ > Groups > +New Group > Players to use: 3-3 > Jarrett Allen, Jarrett Allen – MVP/CPT, Evan Mobley, Evan Mobley – MVP/CPT, Max Strus, Max Strus – MVP/CPT

headChopper: LineupHQ > MVP > Mn% > Jalen Brunson (50%), Donovan Mitchell (50%) > Build Rules > Players Per Team > NYK: 3 – 5

TJ Zwarych: LineupHQ > Groups > +New Group > Players to use: 1-2 > Karl-Anthony Towns, Karl-Anthony Towns – MVP/CPT, Jalen Brunson, Jalen Brunson – MVP/CPT

What is your hottest take for this game?

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