NBA DFS Expert Survey: Game 3 of the NBA Finals - Spurs vs. Knicks

Our panel of experts is here to give you their insights on NBA DFS today for the Showdown slate on DraftKings and FanDuel for Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals, which features the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks. 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 Picks: DraftKings & FanDuel Expert Survey for Game 3 of the NBA Finals
DraftKings
Who are your three favorite Captains, ranked in order?
Notorious: Devin Vassell, Dylan Harper, Karl-Anthony Towns
headChopper: Victor Wembanyama, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart
TJ Zwarych: Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns
What’s one rule/setting that you’re going to use in our NBA DFS optimizer (LineupHQ) or NBA DFS sims tool (SimLabs)?
Notorious: DK LineupHQ > Groups > +New Group > Players to use: 1 – 1 > Players in group: Dylan Harper – CPT, Devin Vassell – CPT, Karl-Anthony Towns – CPT
FD LineupHQ > Groups > +New Group > Players to use: 1 – 1 > Players in group: Victor Wembanyama – MVP, Jalen Brunson – MVP, Karl-Anthony Towns – MVP
headChopper: LineupHQ > Player Pool > Josh Hart: Bump 5x > Mn% > Victor Wembanyama – MVP (30%), Karl-Anthony Towns – MVP (30%)
TJ Zwarych: LineupHQ > Groups > +New Group > Players to use: 1 – 1 > Players in group: Dylan Harper, Dylan Harper – CPT/MVP
What is your hottest take for this game?
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About the Author
Justin Bailey (aka jbails26) is the Lead Editor for RotoGrinders and FantasyLabs. He’s been playing DFS since 2013 and specializes in small-field NFL and PGA contests (but still dabbles in MME). Justin qualified for the DraftKings Fantasy Golf World Championship in 2023. Follow Justin on X – @justinbailey32
