NBA DFS Picks & Lineup Advice: Friday (3/6)

Discover must-play stars, valuable sleepers and lineup tips for tonight's NBA DFS slate.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The NBA has seven games on the schedule for Friday, including a nationally televised doubleheader on ESPN. Our top NBA DFS picks and advice for tonight's slate include must-play stars like Alperen Sengun, Kevin Durant, and LaMelo Ball, as well as value plays like Vit Krejci, Grant Williams, and Ryan Dunn.

Why it matters

With a full slate of NBA action and a nationally televised doubleheader, there are plenty of opportunities for DFS players to cash in on the night's games. Our expert analysis and lineup recommendations can help you build a winning DFS lineup and maximize your returns.

The details

Alperen Sengun is a strong play against the struggling Portland Trail Blazers, who are allowing over 118 points per game. Kevin Durant is a solid option at a slightly lower price point, coming in hot with 26.5 points per game and at least one block in three straight contests. LaMelo Ball and the Hornets have been on a tear, with Ball scoring 15+ points in seven straight games and hitting at least one three-pointer in 19 consecutive games.

  • The Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET.
  • The Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs meet at 9:30 p.m. ET in the second game of the ESPN doubleheader.

The players

Alperen Sengun

The Houston Rockets center is averaging 44.2 fantasy points per game and faces a Trail Blazers defense that has struggled overall, allowing 118.4 points per game.

Kevin Durant

The Brooklyn Nets star is averaging 26.5 points per game and has hit at least two three-pointers in eight consecutive outings.

LaMelo Ball

The Charlotte Hornets guard has scored 15+ points in seven straight games and has at least one made three-pointer in 19 consecutive games.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

With a full slate of NBA action and a nationally televised doubleheader, there are plenty of opportunities for DFS players to cash in on the night's games. Our expert analysis and lineup recommendations can help you build a winning DFS lineup and maximize your returns.