The 2023-24 college basketball season officially tips off today with a full evening of college hoops action. DraftKings has a nice 12-game slate to ring in the new season and it's time to look at top CBB DFS picks. In this playbook, we'll break down the top college basketball DFS plays from Hunter Dickinson, Tyler Kolek, Zach Edey, and RJ Davis. We'll also break down top CBB DFS value plays on the DraftKings main slate. We have plenty of top teams in action like UConn, Marquette, Duke, Kentucky, and Purdue. The first games tip off at 6:30 pm ET and the slate stretches late into the night with USC vs Kansas State being a headliner matchup. As you build college basketball DFS lineups, use these top guards and forwards to lock in. All CBB odds below for Monday, November 6th are via DraftKings Sportsbook at the time of publishing. Plus, check out KenPom top team totals for your CBB DFS lineups. Enjoy!

 

College Basketball DraftKings Slate November 6th

  • 6:30 pm ET – Samford at Purdue (-19.5) – 145 O/U
  • 6:30 pm ET – Northern Arizona at UConn (-26.5) – 142.5 O/U
  • 7 pm ET – Missouri State at West Virginia (-4) – 136 O/U
  • 7 pm ET – Radford at North Carolina (-18.5) – 141.5 O/U
  • 8 pm ET – NC Central at Kansas (-30) – 140 O/U
  • 8 pm ET – New Mexico State at Kentucky (-16) – 142 O/U
  • 8 pm ET – Morehead State at Alabama (-21.5) – 145 O/U
  • 8:30 pm ET – Northern Illinois at Marquette (-23) – 150.5 O/U
  • 8:30 pm ET – James Madison at Michigan State (-16.5) – 147 O/U
  • 9 pm ET – Dartmouth at Duke (-28) – 143 O/U
  • 10 pm ET – USC (-3) vs Kansas State – 146 O/U
  • 10:30 pm ET – Cal State Fullerton at San Diego State (-14.5) – 133 O/U

 

Top KenPom Team Totals

  1. Kansas – 85
  2. Marquette – 85
  3. Alabama – 84
  4. Duke – 83
  5. Purdue – 82
  6. UConn – 81
  7. North Carolina – 80
  8. Kentucky – 80
  9. Michigan State – 80

 

College Basketball CBB DFS Picks November 6th

Top CBB DFS Guards

PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPG
Tyler KolekMARQNIU910032.77
The Big East Player of the Year is back to anchor Marquette and be a regular top DFS play for us. Tyler Kolek stuffed the stat sheet last year, averaging 12.9 points, 7.5 assists, 4.1 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and 32 DK per game. His cash DFS floor will usually be safe with a high-usage role running the offense and racking up stats in every category. Despite the expensive price tag, he’s a top cash guard on this slate and we shouldn’t about the blowout factor as Marquette rolls with a tight rotation either way.
Tylor PerryKSUUSC800028.11
Markquis Nowell is gone and Tylor Perry has transferred in to be Kansas State’s point guard and offensive catalyst. Perry was a stud at North Texas last season, averaging 17.3 PPG and shooting 41% from three. He should be a strong cash guard all season in a high-usage role for a K-State offense that’s now without Powell, Keyontae Johnson, and Nae’Qwon Tomlin (suspension) from last year. This is a higher-scoring, tight matchup vs USC so Perry can anchor cash lineups with a strong performance – especially in the late-game hammer role.
RJ DavisUNCRAD770029.63
RJ Davis is back for UNC and he should have an even bigger role with Caleb Love gone. Davis filled up the stat sheet in multiple ways last year, averaging 16.1 PPG, 5.1 RPG, and 3.2 APG. The points and assists should be elevated now with Davis being the main ball-handler and backcourt playmaker without Love taking on so much usage. Davis was regularly priced in the 8k range last season, so this is a bargain for one of the top cash guards on the slate.
Justin EdwardsUKNMST76000
Rostering top incoming freshmen in DFS is always risky until we see how their talent translates and how they fit in on the new team. With Justin Edwards, he should be one of Kentucky’s top all-around playmakers right away and he’s priced just like that. He’s a lengthy wing scorer who could quickly emerge as the team’s alpha despite a loaded freshman class around him, including DJ Wagner. It’s tough to fully trust in cash, but the GPP upside is there for Edwards to be one of the slate’s top performers.
Isaiah CollierUSCKSU70000
The USC backcourt tandem of Boogie Ellis and Isaiah Collier are both top plays tonight in a higher-scoring and tight matchup vs Kansas State. We know Ellis is an electric scorer who averaged 17.7 PPG last year and can go off for 30-40 DFS points in any game. Collier, though, comes in as the #1 high school recruit and will be the Trojans’ scoring and playmaking point guard. Both should be strongly considered, but the discount on Collier is very attractive for likely similar production to Ellis and maybe a safer floor with assists. The 7k price tag may prove to be his cheapest of the year.
Kevin McCullar Jr.KUNCCT670028.13
Kansas has a ton of new faces this season, but Kevin McCullar Jr. is back and he looks poised to be one of KU’s top playmakers. He had 25 points/8 rebounds vs Illinois in an exhibition and 21/6 in a second exhibition. With Jalen Wilson gone, the door is open for McCullar to become a main offensive weapon for Kansas this season. Of course, Hunter Dickinson will be as well – but at least McCullar is comfortable with the system and could be the guy early on. He may go overlooked on this slate, but he can come through in GPPs even in a blowout win.
Kam JonesMARQNIU640026.44
While Kolek is usually the priority DFS play from Marquette’s backcourt, Kam Jones is also very viable. He was one of the Golden Eagles’ top offensive playmakers last year with a team-high 15.1 PPG. Expect more of the same again this season with no major offseason additions and Olivier-Maxence Prosper gone. This DK price is a bargain compared to last year when he was regularly above 7k with a 30-35 DFS point upside at his best. Jones may be better suited for GPP contests, especially since he should be less popular than Kolek.

Value CBB DFS Guards

PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPG
Drew ThelwellMORBAMA600022.7
With Mark Freeman out for the season, Drew Thelwell should now be Morehead State’s alpha playmaker. Freeman is a huge loss as the reigning OVC Player of the Year, so Thelwell can step into a ton of offensive usage in the backcourt. Since Morehead is replacing a few of last year’s top scorers, Thelwell should now be locked into plenty of shots, touches, and an overall bigger role running the offense. He’s a bargain despite a road matchup vs Alabama. This game should be faster-paced with plenty of possessions for Thelwell to exceed value.
Alston MasonMZSTWVU560017.97
Donovan Clay is Missouri State’s best player, but the team has a couple of values worth considering. Chance Moore is cheap enough as one of the starting guards, but Alston Mason is a bit more trustworthy as the lead point guard. Mason is a former Oklahoma transfer who was Missouri State’s lead ball-handler in the second half of last season when he began starting regularly. West Virginia does not pose a tough matchup with a mess of a roster and a few notable absences.
Reese WatersSDSUCSF550017.22
San Diego State returns some key guys from last year’s Final Four team, but it also has to replace some main contributors - namely Matt Bradley. One big addition this offseason was Reese Waters, who was the Pac-12 Sixth Man of the Year last season with USC. He’s a dynamic scorer and could emerge as one of SDSU’s top offensive threats this year. Waters is expected to start at the three for the Aztecs and he’s a solid GPP value if his numbers improve with a starting role. Plus, he gives us some late-night exposure.
Rob DillinghamUKNMST49000
Kentucky brings in a loaded freshman class with Justin Edwards and DJ Wagner headlining. One freshman who shouldn’t go overlooked, especially in DFS for this season opener, is Rob Dillingham. The five-star recruit is expected to be UK’s sixth-man as a talented scorer off the bench. His role early on will be elevated with Aaron Bradshaw and Ugonna Onyenso out. In a recent exhibition, Dillingham had 16 points, five assists, and three rebounds. At sub-5k, the price tag is really cheap for a guy who should be priced higher based on his talent. He can return value despite not being one of the team’s top playmakers on paper.
Oakland FortNAZUUCONN43009.96
Northern Arizona lost its top two scorers from last year with Jalen Cone and Xavier Fuller both gone. Oakland Fort will now be the starting point guard and he’s expected to fill the shoes of Cone, who was a high-usage player last season. Considering this big increase in role, Fort is underpriced for a guy who can put up 20-25 DK as one of NAZU’s top playmakers. The road matchup at UConn is tough, but Fort’s usage and pure volume can return value.
Guy FauntleroyNCCTKU300014.3
Looking for a min price dart throw? Guy Fauntleroy is in line to be NC Central’s starting point guard after transferring over from Austin Peay. He only started seven games last season but finished the year strong once he did earn a starting job. The road matchup at Kansas is a tough one and we should temper expectations. Still, he doesn’t need to do much to return value at min price and the usage/shots should be there as one of NC Central’s top players.
Riley MinixMORBAMA30000
The Mark Freeman injury for Morehead State now opens up some interesting GPP values. Riley Minix is at min price and is expected to start on the wing after transferring over this season. He averaged 25 PPG and 13 RPG last year as an NAIA All-American. Yes, that’s a clear tier below the D-I level, but Minix’s scoring ability is even more important for a team that lost Freeman for the season. He’ll face an Alabama frontcourt that’s worse defensively with Charlies Bediako and Brandon Miller gone. Jordan Lathon is another Morehead value at min price and he could start at shooting guard.

Top CBB DFS Forwards

PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPG
Zach EdeyPURTOL1000045.43
Unless you’re a new college basketball fan or CBB DFS player, then you know about Zach Edey. The reigning National Player of the Year is back for Purdue and ready to dominate opposing frontcourts. He’s a physical mismatch at 7-foot-4 and just averaged 22.3 PPG, 12.9 RPG, and 2.1 BPG last year. Edey always has the potential to drop 40-50 DFS points and should do it regularly against Purdue’s easier opponents like tonight vs Samford. If you have the salary to fit him in, then don’t overthink him even in a likely blowout win.
Hunter DickinsonKUNCCT930036.48
Hunter Dickinson was arguably the biggest transfer in the portal this summer and he’s now at Kansas. If you’re a college hoops fan, you know how good Dickinson was at Michigan over the last few years. Now he’s playing for a better coach who should maximize his talent down low. We’ll see how the points and DFS production shake out for this Kansas team, but Dickinson will surely be a regular top performer. This matchup vs NC Central is very favorable as the team lacks size in the frontcourt and is expected to be terrible defensively. Dickinson is a safe cash forward even on his new team.
Armando BacotUNCRAD920034.05
Armando Bacot is back as UNC’s stud big man and a top DFS play for us. He has the nightly upside for a 20-point double-double and 40-50 DK points at his best. Radford is very undersized in the frontcourt and Bacot can have his way down low tonight. The UNC offense should revolve around him and RJ Davis until we see some of the newcomers prove they’ll be consistent performers. You can roll with Bacot in cash or GPP and feel pretty good about it.
Jesse EdwardsWVUMZST870037.52
In case you haven’t noticed, West Virginia’s roster is a mess right now and Jesse Edwards is in line to be the team’s top scoring option early on. Kerr Kriisa is suspended, RaeQuon Battle had his eligibility waiver denied, and Akok Akok is out. Edwards is now the most proven scorer and player on the team after transferring from Syracuse. He averaged a double-double last season for Cuse and wasn’t even locked into shots or a high offensive role with Judah Mintz and Joe Girard around. WVU will likely lean on his post game and skills around the rim, especially with a sneaky-tough non-con matchup vs Missouri State to kick the season off.
Grant NelsonBAMAMOR810037.18
Grant Nelson was one of the prized transfers of the offseason and he landed at Alabama. The big man was a stud at North Dakota State and is expected to be a main part of the Tide’s high-scoring, uptempo attack. Nelson averaged 17.9 PPG, 9.3 RPG, and 2.1 APG last year while regularly providing a strong cash floor whenever he was on a slate. Expect more of the same this season, though we’ll see if there are any early growing pains as the Bama rotation and pecking order shakes out. If Mark Sears sits out tonight, Nelson should play a key role right away in this opener.
Tre MitchellUKNMST750023.67
Kentucky’s roster underwent a near-complete overhaul this offseason with a ton of elite freshman talent coming in. Another newcomer is Tre Mitchell, who transfers from West Virginia. He’ll be UK’s top big man early on with Aaron Bradshaw and Ugonna Onyenso sidelined. The price tag might be too high until we see Mitchell’s role and fit with this new roster, but there’s GPP upside against a weaker New Mexico St frontcourt. Mitchell had 22 points, nine rebounds, and three blocks in a recent exhibition and can dominate down low tonight.

Value CBB DFS Forwards

PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPG
Nick PringleBAMAMOR61008.77
With Charles Bediako gone, Nick Pringle is in line to be Alabama’s starting center this season. Pringle was just a role player off the bench last year, but he was productive on a per-minute basis and had a few big games when he saw meaningful minutes. This price tag is just a tad too cheap for the potential 4x or 5x value return. He had DK outbursts of 33, 40, and 38 when he saw 20 minutes in a few games last season. This might be cheapest we see Pringle all season if he starts out hot, and his role could be elevated if Mark Sears sits out.
Samson JohnsonUCONNNAZU57002.23
UConn center Donovan Clingan is expected to be available tonight while dealing with a foot injury. However, we have no idea how much Clingan plays in a likely blowout. This puts Samson Johnson in play as a GPP value as he could see an uptick in center minutes with Clingan limited/sidelined. Johnson barely touched the floor last year while playing behind Clingan and Adama Sanogo, but his physical tools and raw talent are clearly there. It’s risky because we don’t know how much Johnson plays or what his role is with Clingan’s uncertain status, but there’s upside here.
Jermaine MarshallSAMPUR540026.6
Jermaine Marshall is Samford’s best player this season and is really cheap for what his usage and role will be right away. Samford lost three of its main guys from last year but Marshall is the top returning scorer and expected to take on a bigger offensive volume now. This matchup vs Purdue and Zach Edey isn’t ideal, but Marshall can still return value in a high-usage role. Plus, he may avoid Edey at times from the power forward spot with Achor matching up at the five-spot.
Terrence Edwards Jr.JMUMSU480024.66
A road matchup vs Michigan State isn’t ideal, but Terrence Edwards could be a decent cash floor play with his high-usage role. Edwards is James Madison’s best player but he’s not priced like it at sub-5k. He led JMU in shot volume and usage rate last year while averaging 24 DK per game. Based on his stat-stuffing ability, Edwards can return value and also has the clutch G/F dual position eligibility.
Cesare EdwardsMZSTWVU35005
Cesare Edwards won’t be a top player for Missouri State this season, but he’s expected to be their starting center after transferring from Xavier. He barely played last year behind Jack Nunge, but Edwards has the unproven talent to exceed this dirt-cheap price tag with an elevated role. Missouri State will need his size and power conference experience right away in this matchup vs Jesse Edwards and West Virginia. Getting a sub-4k starter is decent value for the 5x or 6x potential if he stays out of foul trouble.
Dieonte MilesMORBAMA34003.35
After transferring from Xavier in the offseason, Dieonte Miles is now Morehead State’s starting center. Miles barely got playing time at Xavier while stuck behind Jack Nunge and Zach Freemantle, but he can be productive with this change of scenery. At 7 feet and 240 pounds, he has the size to rebound, block enough shots, and get some put-backs to return DFS value. The dirt-cheap price is based on last year’s role, so he’s a clear bargain to potentially 7x his salary. Plus, this matchup is easier than you'd think as Alabama is worse defensively around the rim with Charles Bediako gone.
Jerrell ColbertKSUUSC30000
With Nae’Qwon Tomlin suspended right before the season, Kansas State needs some frontcourt guys to step up now. One GPP dart throw option is Jerrell Colbert at min price. The 6-foot-10 big man had 13 points and six rebounds in 14 minutes off the bench in an exhibition game. He was more productive than Taj Manning, who got the start, and Will McNair. You can also look at Macaleab Rich at min price; he had eight points & nine boards in the exhibition. Chances are, one of these guys smashes value but it’s tough to tell the rotation yet.

 

CBB DFS Core Plays 

DraftKings Cash

  • Tyler Kolek – Marquette
  • RJ Davis – UNC
  • Hunter Dickinson – Kansas
  • Dieonte Miles – Morehead State

DraftKings GPP

  • Justin Edwards – Kentucky
  • Armando Bacot – UNC
  • Isaiah Collier – USC
  • Nick Pringle – Alabama
 

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