Today is Sunday, February 9th, 2025. Oh boy, it is a day to be a sports fan. We’ve got Super Bowl Sunday, where my Eagles get to make right what was made wrong three years ago and bring vengeance to the Kansas City Chiefs, and what a way to do it — on the very stage where it — low-key — all began.
We’ve got baseball officially kicking off in a month or so (just got my e-mail to reactive the league) — and while NBA tradesSeason was incredible and historic — baseball is on a whole other level.
We’ve got the WNBA making moves with some historic transitions, bringing exciting market growth to Las Vegas with the acquisition of Jewell Loyd. Add in the success of the Vegas Golden Knights and the growing legacy of the Las Vegas Raiders… and Vegas is about to get a whole facelift.
If you love sports and gaming, today is a full-circle moment. Money is there to be won, and I wish you the best.
Today’s Sunday slate is oozing with greatness and fun. It’s time for the “mid-term” — taking what you’ve gathered from our content, realizing the greatness in you and your choices and having some fun. Let’s get creative — within reason — but also get a little wild because it’s all about long-term positioning. We like to win battles today or lose them so we can win the war.
Whether you know, understand or don’t, you’re about to see it illustrated beautifully during halftime, as Kendrick Lamar takes the stage for his victory lap.
Side Note in This Spirit of Competition, The Super Bowl, This Slate, and Life…
Please know it is much more and bigger than “Not Like Us” — at the same time, not gonna lie — he opened his mouth, won five Grammys and they gave him a standing ovation while singing in harmony. But, anyway, here you go if want a quick synopsis to know what all the fuss is about before the Big Game and show.
Back to the “Victory Lap,” by Kendrick. This will be a moment that will translate or could translate into gems for how we navigate battles, obstacles and, ultimately, our championships this season in fantasy and life.
In life, there are no “Round Twos” or YOLO — you have to take advantage of the moment because your future is a result of your present choices today. Let’s get into it.
We’re keeping it clear and concise for this slate — like I said, it’s a “mid-term.”
You already know what to do.
Let’s tackle tonight’s game with focus, creativity and confidence.
View the best player prop bets for tonight’s slate with our NBA Prop Bet Cheat Sheet 
NBA DraftKings & FanDuel DFS Primer
Slated Consideration: Target the Games
The call out of these games goes beyond the simple analysis of betting lines. If anything, use these as a catalyst or an inspiration rather for envisioning possibilities within each matchup on the slate and matchups within the matchups.
Target Game for Value > Ownership: CHA v. DET
- Target Team: CHA
Detroit Opponent Stat Ranking:
- Points Per Game: 17th
- Rebounds Per Game: 3rd
- Assists Per Game: 8th
- Blocks Per Game: 15th
- Steals Per Game: 26th
Targe Game for Value = Ownership: PHI v. MIL
- Target Team: MIL
Philadelphia Opponent Stat Ranking:
- Points Per Game: 15th
- Rebounds Per Game: 17th
- Assists Per Game: 24th
- Blocks Per Game: 19th
- Steals Per Game: 4th
NBA DFS Core Plays
Pair Em’ Play Em’ Win
This week is the time to identify and pair stars as “star-pairs” in your core. Everyone should perform well, but there may be more than the usual who could legitimately threaten or even break the slate.
While you could play it safe and build a respectable, balanced lineup, I encourage you to make this slate truly a “fantasy” lineup by experimenting with combinations that look great on paper because that could translate into reality tonight
Again, there are plenty of strong options across the board — “stars” and “scrubs” alike — but the “mid-tier” may be your best bet to balance risks while checking critical boxes like rostership, contrarianism and value maxing.
- DraftKings: $9,700
- FanDuel: $9,800
- DraftKings: $10,000
- FanDuel: $9,900
Core Play Considerations
- DraftKings: $6,100
- FanDuel: $7,700
- DraftKings: $3,800
- FanDuel: $6,000
- DraftKings: $4,600
- FanDuel: $9,800
NBA DFS Cash Game Targets
Aggressive “Greenback” Games
The cash game environment for this slate may require a more GPP-like approach to secure a safe place in the top half. While you don’t have to go overboard — since it’s still a cash game — this could be the perfect opportunity to test your aggressive vision in a setting that doesn’t necessarily demand aggression, especially for those Greenbacks
- DraftKings: $9,700
- FanDuel: $9,800
- DraftKings: $4,600
- FanDuel: $9,800
Cash Game Target Considerations
- DraftKings: $10,000
- FanDuel: $9,900
NBA DFS GPP Targets
To “Change” With “Chili?” or “Change” Without “Chili?”
Don’t turn the television off. This is a great litmus test to see how these teams are going to or will potentially shake out after the All-Star break and beyond as they adjust to new acquisitions.
These players all have a chance to not only disrupt tonight’s slate but also lineup builds during “season-long resets” — the mid-point turn — as people look to navigate the beginning stages of this new-look league.
These plays can be signs of “change” while helping you get your “chili up…” — “Yeah, I meant that… Hey, blackout if they act out, yeah, I did that…”
- DraftKings: $10,300
- FanDuel: $10,700
- DraftKings: $3,800
- FanDuel: $6,000
GPP Target Considerations
- DraftKings: $10,000
- FanDuel: $9,900
- DraftKings: $4,700
- FanDuel: $5,800
- DraftKings: $4,800
- FanDuel: $4,700
Kevin Porter Jr. (SG/PG – MIL)
- DraftKings: $4,000
- FanDuel: $4,600
NBA DFS Value Plays
Can’t Answer? Well, “If You Ain’t Coming for no Chili, What You Come For?”
It doesn’t get any more comfortable. Do you like chili? What flavor? Well, there are a lot of ingredients tonight to choose from — too many to be exact.
But enjoy the experience and remember this is just a “taste test” not the main course, this is just a “battle” not the “war,” but you can choose to “win” this one, and no, not just a moral victory — although those work too.
- DraftKings: $3,800
- FanDuel: $6,000
- DraftKings: $4,800
- FanDuel: $4,700
- DraftKings: $4,700
- FanDuel: $5,800
Value Play Considerations
- DraftKings: $4,000
- FanDuel: $4,400
Kevin Porter Jr. (SG/PG – MIL)
- DraftKings: $4,000
- FanDuel: $4,600
- DraftKings: $3,000
- FanDuel: $3,600
- DraftKings: $3,000
- FanDuel: $4,000
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