Fantasy Basketball Cheat Sheet: Top DraftKings NBA DFS Plays for Thursday 3/12/26

DraftKings Network analysts give their top daily fantasy basketball picks for tonight's NBA slate.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 5:24pm

DraftKings Network analysts provide their top daily fantasy basketball plays for the main NBA DFS slate on DraftKings for Thursday, March 12, 2026. The analysts highlight value picks at each position, including Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Tristan da Silva, Danny Wolf, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ajay Mitchell, Jalen Johnson, and Nikola Jokic.

Why it matters

Fantasy basketball players rely on expert analysis to identify the best DFS lineup options each night. These recommendations can help DraftKings users maximize their chances of winning contests and earning payouts.

The details

The DraftKings Network analysts have identified several top plays across different positions for Thursday's NBA DFS slate. Their value picks include Olivier-Maxence Prosper ($4,900), Tristan da Silva ($4,900), and Danny Wolf ($4,800). They also highlight high-upside targets like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($11,200), Jalen Johnson ($10,800), and Nikola Jokic ($12,500).

  • The NBA slate takes place on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Olivier-Maxence Prosper

A power forward/center who is a value pick for Thursday's NBA DFS slate.

Tristan da Silva

A small forward/power forward who is a value pick and top target for Thursday's NBA DFS slate.

Danny Wolf

A power forward/center who is a value pick for Thursday's NBA DFS slate.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

A guard who is a top target for Thursday's NBA DFS slate.

Jalen Johnson

A forward who is a top target for Thursday's NBA DFS slate.

Nikola Jokic

A center who is a top target for Thursday's NBA DFS slate.

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The takeaway

DraftKings Network analysts have identified several top daily fantasy basketball plays across different positions for Thursday's NBA slate. These recommendations can help DraftKings users build winning lineups and maximize their chances of cashing in contests.