Tonight's NBA slate is packed with nine games, and there's plenty to dissect for NBA DFS on FanDuel. With key injuries to star players like Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, and Ja Morant, opportunities are opening up across the board.

For DraftKings cash options, Deandre Ayton is an easy choice. Especially if big names such as Joel Embiid and Anthony Davis are out, a lot of rostership should be funneled to Ayton. The Portland center has averaged 38 DraftKings points over his last five matchups and the Lakers allow the seventh-most points to opposing centers.

On the first Friday of 2025, the NBA has seven games on the main slate on DraftKings, which leaves off the two late games in Los Angeles and Sacramento. With 14 teams in the player pool, there are still plenty of strong options to consider from some very interesting matchups.

Happy New Year! Forget the ball drop, the NBA is tipping off 2025 with an eight-game slate. What better way to kick off your New Year’s resolution of crushing DFS than with a day of hardwood action? Let’s start the year with a bang and build some winning lineups.

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