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NBA DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice For DraftKings – Saturday, Nov. 22

Justin Carlucci

Justin Carlucci

Last updated: November 22, 2025

NBA DFS Picks November 22 - Jalen Johnson

We’ve got you covered with the best NBA DFS picks today for Saturday, November 22nd! Identifying the actual DFS plays that separate winning lineups from losing ones requires more than just spotting the studs. That’s where smart NBA DFS projections and DFS strategy come into play. Our NBA DFS picks for Saturday are always based on data, so you know you’re working with intel that actually matters. Whether you’re stacking a specific game or exploring other GPP strategies, we’ve got the top daily fantasy NBA projections and picks broken down and ready to go.

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Best NBA DFS Picks Today & Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice – Saturday, 11/22

Who’s going to smash tonight? We’ll dive into our favorite NBA DFS picks for Saturday, Nov. 22. There could be a ton of news that breaks later, but we’ll check out the best early plays on the board.

NBA DFS Pick Today – Derik Queen

Look out, the Derik Queen breakout is amongst us. The Pelicans are finally playing their lottery pick stud more than 30 minutes per game, regardless of Zion Williamson’s availability.

When you watch him play, he has that rare blend of size, skill, and speed. While sometimes it looks like these big guys are moving in slow motion, you have to remember they’re seven feet tall. Queen is special with the ball for his build, and he knows how to use his body.

He’s been filling up the state sheet, with 53 and 46 DraftKings points, respectively, across his last two outings. More importantly, his usage rates are insane for a rookie lately, logging at least a 33% usage in back-to-back games. That’s a huge indicator.

Perhaps there will be a bit of sticker shock (especially on FanDuel) at his new price range, but I’m expecting Queen to not only keep this role but to thrive in it.

NBA DFS Pick Today – Jalen Johnson

Johnson is more of a higher-floor, cash game play on today’s small slate. There aren’t a ton of studs to pay for, and while his price tag his inflated, it’s warranted.

Johnson has modest usage rates in the mid-20s, but he’s absolutely filling up the stat sheet this season. His potential assists are impressive, and he’s rebounding the ball like crazy.

Believe it or not, Johnson still has a ceiling at $9,700. When he has one of those games where he logs a 30% usage rate, he’s going for at least 60 DKP, and he’ll break a slate.

Editor’s Note: This article was published in the morning. These core picks could change based on more daily news and injuries

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