NBA DFS Chalk Today: Projected Ownership and Leverage Plays
Where the field is going to pile up on tonight’s NBA slate, position by position. Each position shows the eight most popular players by projected ownership on DraftKings or FanDuel, with the leverage plays beside them: the players whose ceiling is highest for how few people will roster them.
Highest owned NBA DFS plays on DraftKings for Monday, November 9
| Player | Pos | Matchup | Salary | Proj own | FTA proj |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Anderson | PG | CHA vs CLE | $3,300 | 33.7% | 19.7 |
| Grayson Allen | SG/SF | CHA vs CLE | $5,200 | 29.4% | 28.4 |
| Stephon Castle | SG | SAS vs PHX | $6,500 | 28.8% | 36.6 |
| Keldon Johnson | SF/PF | SAS vs PHX | $4,400 | 23.8% | 23.3 |
| Aaron Nesmith | SG/SF | IND vs DAL | $4,400 | 22.5% | 22.9 |
| John Collins | PF/C | DET vs WAS | $5,100 | 22.3% | 25.8 |
| Austin Reaves | PG/SG | LAL vs ATL | $8,000 | 19.8% | 39.8 |
| James Harden | PG | CLE vs CHA | $7,300 | 17.5% | 36.8 |
| Jalen Green | SG | PHX vs SAS | $6,300 | 17.4% | 31.9 |
| Cade Cunningham | PG | DET vs WAS | $9,500 | 17.3% | 47.0 |
Projected ownership for the Main 7:00 slate from FTA projections. The full chalk board is in the tool above.
Using chalk in NBA DFS
Chalk is not a reason to avoid a player. In cash games the most popular plays are usually popular because they are good. In tournaments, the goal is to be different where it matters, so pair the chalk you trust with a leverage play or two at another position. Late injury news moves NBA ownership more than any other sport, so check the NBA Starting Lineups and the NBA Usage Bump before lock. Not betting advice. 21 plus. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
About the FTA NBA DFS Chalk
The most popular NBA plays on tonight's slate. Know who the field is playing before you decide to follow or fade.
How to use it
- Play chalk that projects well in cash games.
- Fade chalk that is over-owned for its projection in tournaments.
- Pair chalk with low owned plays to stay different.
Why is chalk so popular in the NBA?
Injuries open up cheap players with big roles, and almost everyone plays them.