This free NBA DFS optimizer is ClutchNBA's NBA optimizer for DraftKings and FanDuel. It builds salary-cap lineups from ClutchNBA projections, salaries, and value rankings. Choose Cash or GPP, lock or exclude players, and generate lineups for the current NBA slate.
How the NBA DFS optimizer works
This page is ClutchNBA's free NBA DFS optimizer, an NBA optimizer for DraftKings and FanDuel. Pick DraftKings or FanDuel, choose Cash or GPP, then Optimize. The builder uses the NBA salary board, ClutchNBA projections, and roster rules for that platform. DraftKings NBA uses 8 spots and a $50,000 cap. FanDuel NBA uses 9 spots and a $60,000 cap. Lock players you want kept and exclude players you will not use.
DraftKings NBA lineup optimization
DraftKings NBA classic lineups use 8 roster spots and a $50,000 salary cap. Switch the platform control to DraftKings to load that board.
FanDuel NBA lineup optimization
FanDuel NBA lineups use 9 roster spots and a $60,000 salary cap. Switch the platform control to FanDuel to load that board.
NBA projections, salary and value
Each row shows salary, a ClutchNBA fantasy projection, and value so you can compare production per dollar. Rankings are ClutchNBA models, not sportsbook odds.
Cash vs. GPP lineup strategy
Cash mode favors floor and consistency for 50/50s and double-ups. GPP mode favors upside and builds a portfolio of lineups so entries are not identical.
Exposure, uniqueness and multi-entry lineups
Generate multiple lineups and use the uniqueness score to see how much a lineup differs from the others. Lock and exclude are the controls for who can appear. There is no separate per-player exposure percentage slider.
Injuries, starting lineups and late news
OUT players are skipped unless you lock them. Questionable and game-time tags can be shown or skipped from the board controls. For slate and rotation context, use the NBA Research hub — this page does not host a news wire.
Today's NBA slate
NBA preseason optimizer opens with the first supported DraftKings/FanDuel slate. Use the controls below to explore the lineup builder.
| Player | Pos | Team | Opp | Salary | Projection | Value |
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| NBA preseason optimizer opens with the first supported DraftKings/FanDuel slate. Use the controls below to explore the lineup builder. | ||||||
NBA DFS optimizer FAQ
What is the best NBA DFS optimizer?
This page is ClutchNBA's free NBA DFS optimizer for DraftKings and FanDuel. It builds salary-cap lineups from projections, salaries, and value. DraftKings NBA uses 8 spots and a $50,000 cap. FanDuel NBA uses 9 spots and a $60,000 cap, with Cash and GPP modes, lock, exclude, and lineup uniqueness.
What is a free NBA DFS optimizer?
A free NBA DFS optimizer builds a salary-cap lineup without a paid subscription. This page is ClutchNBA's free NBA DFS optimizer for DraftKings and FanDuel.
What is an NBA optimizer?
An NBA optimizer is a lineup tool for NBA daily fantasy. This NBA optimizer turns the DraftKings or FanDuel salary board into Cash and GPP lineups using ClutchNBA projections.
How does the NBA DFS optimizer work?
Choose DraftKings or FanDuel, Cash or GPP, then Optimize. Lineups follow that platform's NBA salary cap and roster size, using ClutchNBA projections and the posted salary board.
What are DraftKings NBA roster rules on ClutchNBA?
DraftKings NBA classic uses 8 roster spots and a $50,000 salary cap.
What are FanDuel NBA roster rules on ClutchNBA?
FanDuel NBA uses 9 roster spots and a $60,000 salary cap.
What if no NBA salary slate is posted yet?
The NBA page stays in NBA mode and shows a preseason empty state. It does not display WNBA players as a stand-in.
Where should I check injuries and starting lineups?
Use the Research hub for matchup and rotation context. The optimizer skips OUT players unless you lock them. It does not publish a separate injury news feed.