Fantasy Basketball Value Picks: Top DraftKings NBA DFS Bargain Plays for Thursday 3/12/26

Bryan Armetta breaks down three undervalued players to consider for your NBA DFS lineups on Thursday's eight-game slate.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 3:50pm

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Bryan Armetta highlights three value plays for Thursday's eight-game NBA DFS slate on DraftKings, including Olivier-Maxence Prosper of the Memphis Grizzlies, Tristan da Silva of the Orlando Magic, and Danny Wolf of the Brooklyn Nets.

Why it matters

With a full slate of NBA action, finding the right value plays can be the key to building a winning DFS lineup. These three players offer significant upside at affordable salaries, making them prime targets for fantasy managers looking to maximize their roster.

The details

Olivier-Maxence Prosper has thrived since joining the rebuilding Grizzlies, averaging 12.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals over his last 16 games. He faces a Dallas Mavericks team that struggles defensively, especially against power forwards. Tristan da Silva has seen increased minutes for the injury-depleted Magic, putting up 12.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists over his last 10 games. He should continue to produce against the porous Washington Wizards defense. Danny Wolf has carved out a consistent role for the Nets, averaging 12.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists over his last eight games. With Day'Ron Sharpe out, Wolf should see extended minutes against the Hawks.

  • The NBA DFS slate tips off on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Olivier-Maxence Prosper

A 23-year-old forward who was an afterthought in Dallas but has found a home in Memphis, where he's averaging 12.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game over his last 16 outings.

Tristan da Silva

A sharpshooting forward for the Orlando Magic who has seen increased minutes and production due to injuries, putting up 12.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game over his last 10 games.

Danny Wolf

A rookie power forward/center for the Brooklyn Nets who has carved out a consistent role, averaging 12.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists over his last eight games.

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What they’re saying

“Few players have benefitted more from a change of scenery than OIivier-Maxence Prosper. The forward was an afterthought in Dallas, where he spent the first two seasons of his NBA career. However, after being released last offseason, the 23-year-old appears to have found a home in Memphis.”

— Bryan Armetta, Fantasy Basketball Analyst

“A recent bout of injuries has left the Magic somewhat thin, especially on the wings. Franz Wagner (ankle) and Anthony Black (abdominal) are both out of action at the moment. Backup Tristan da Silva has seen a recent minutes boost, and he's taken full advantage.”

— Bryan Armetta, Fantasy Basketball Analyst

“A frequent name on this list, Danny Wolf is beginning to live up to his first-round pick status. The rookie has taken some time adjusting to life in the NBA, partially a result of playing on a dismal Nets squad. Fortunately, the Michigan alum has begun carving out a sizable role in Brooklyn's rotation.”

— Bryan Armetta, Fantasy Basketball Analyst

What’s next

With several key players out due to injury, these three value picks could see extended minutes and production on Thursday's NBA DFS slate. Fantasy managers should closely monitor the injury reports and lineups leading up to lock to ensure these bargain options remain viable plays.

The takeaway

Finding the right value plays is crucial for building successful DFS lineups, and these three players - Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Tristan da Silva, and Danny Wolf - offer significant upside at affordable salaries. Savvy fantasy managers who roster these bargains alongside top-tier stars could gain a significant edge in their NBA DFS contests on Thursday.