DraftKings Offers $200 Bonus Bets for NBA, College Basketball Betting

New users can get $200 in bonus bets instantly by placing a $5 bet on Monday's NBA and college basketball games.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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DraftKings is offering a new promo code that gives new users $200 in bonus bets instantly after placing a $5 bet. This deal is available for NBA games like Nuggets vs. Thunder and Knicks vs. Clippers, as well as a college basketball Horizon League semifinal between Northern Kentucky and Wright State.

Why it matters

This promotion provides a great opportunity for new sports bettors to get started with a significant bonus, which can help them build their bankroll and try out different betting strategies on high-profile matchups.

The details

The Nuggets vs. Thunder game is projected to be a high-scoring affair, with the Over 232.5 points being one of the model's best bets. The Knicks vs. Clippers game is also expected to be a shootout, with the Over 220.5 points being another top pick. In the college basketball game, the model likes Wright State +1.5 against Northern Kentucky.

  • The Nuggets vs. Thunder game tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday.
  • The Knicks vs. Clippers game tips off on Monday as well.
  • The Northern Kentucky vs. Wright State Horizon League semifinal is at 7 p.m. ET on Monday.

The players

DraftKings

An American online sports betting and daily fantasy sports company.

Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets are an NBA team.

Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder are an NBA team.

Knicks

The New York Knicks are an NBA team.

Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers are an NBA team.

Northern Kentucky

A college basketball team in the Horizon League.

Wright State

A college basketball team in the Horizon League.

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What they’re saying

“Wright State swept the regular-season meetings, 88-80 at home and 92-91 on the road. That was the regular-season finale, a thriller the Raiders won on a tip-in at the buzzer after trailing by 18 at half. This game should be a pick-'em.”

— Larry Hartstein, SportsLine expert (cbssports.com)

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The takeaway

This promotion from DraftKings provides a great opportunity for new sports bettors to get started with a significant bonus, which can help them build their bankroll and try out different betting strategies on high-profile NBA and college basketball matchups.