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SlateOctober 20 opening slate3 games · Oct 20, 2026 · BBM season projections · First game 3:00 PM ET

Projection setBasketball Monster 2026–27 season ratesBaseline · Deterministic snapshot

ContestLarge-field GPP$5 illustrative contest · $50K cap · 150 max

Real-identity evaluation slate

73 projected players · canonical NBA media · real-identity-slate-v3

BOSDET

3:00 PM ETO/U 224.5

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PHINYK

7:00 PM ETO/U 228.0

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OKCSAS

9:30 PM ETO/U 232.5

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DraftKings · October 20 opening slate

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	Matchup Game lock	Min Minutes model					Min exp Portfolio floor	Max exp Portfolio cap
Victor WembanyamaCSASAvailable	SAS vs OKC9:30 PM ET	31	$10,500	Projection override for Victor Wembanyamabase · F43 / C78	5.66×	32.7%	Minimum exposure for Victor Wembanyama	Maximum exposure for Victor Wembanyama
Cade CunninghamSGDETAvailable	DET vs BOS3:00 PM ET	34	$9,200	Projection override for Cade Cunninghambase · F36 / C66	5.40×	27.3%	Minimum exposure for Cade Cunningham	Maximum exposure for Cade Cunningham
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderSGOKCAvailable	OKC vs SAS9:30 PM ET	33	$8,900	Projection override for Shai Gilgeous-Alexanderbase · F34 / C63	5.36×	26.2%	Minimum exposure for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	Maximum exposure for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Jayson TatumPFBOSQuestionable Questionable; baseline minutes are discounted · illustrative slate	BOS vs DET3:00 PM ET	35	$9,200	Projection override for Jayson Tatumbase · F32 / C58	4.77×	27.4%	Minimum exposure for Jayson Tatum	Maximum exposure for Jayson Tatum
Karl-Anthony TownsCNYKAvailable	NYK vs PHI7:00 PM ET	31	$8,200	Projection override for Karl-Anthony Townsbase · F31 / C57	5.22×	23.5%	Minimum exposure for Karl-Anthony Towns	Maximum exposure for Karl-Anthony Towns
Jaylen BrownSFPHIAvailable	PHI vs NYK7:00 PM ET	36	$8,100	Projection override for Jaylen Brownbase · F30 / C55	5.18×	23.1%	Minimum exposure for Jaylen Brown	Maximum exposure for Jaylen Brown
Tyrese MaxeyPGPHIAvailable	PHI vs NYK7:00 PM ET	37	$8,100	Projection override for Tyrese Maxeybase · F30 / C55	5.18×	23.1%	Minimum exposure for Tyrese Maxey	Maximum exposure for Tyrese Maxey
Jalen BrunsonPGNYKAvailable	NYK vs PHI7:00 PM ET	35	$8,000	Projection override for Jalen Brunsonbase · F30 / C55	5.22×	23%	Minimum exposure for Jalen Brunson	Maximum exposure for Jalen Brunson
Joel EmbiidCPHIQuestionable Questionable; baseline minutes are discounted · illustrative slate	PHI vs NYK7:00 PM ET	33	$8,600	Projection override for Joel Embiidbase · F29 / C53	4.66×	25.1%	Minimum exposure for Joel Embiid	Maximum exposure for Joel Embiid
Jalen DurenCDETAvailable	DET vs BOS3:00 PM ET	29	$7,800	Projection override for Jalen Durenbase · F29 / C52	5.09×	21.8%	Minimum exposure for Jalen Duren	Maximum exposure for Jalen Duren
Jalen WilliamsSFOKCAvailable	OKC vs SAS9:30 PM ET	32	$7,500	Projection override for Jalen Williamsbase · F27 / C50	5.07×	20.9%	Minimum exposure for Jalen Williams	Maximum exposure for Jalen Williams
Stephon CastlePGSASAvailable	SAS vs OKC9:30 PM ET	31	$7,500	Projection override for Stephon Castlebase · F27 / C50	5.06×	20.9%	Minimum exposure for Stephon Castle	Maximum exposure for Stephon Castle
Paul GeorgeSFBOSAvailable	BOS vs DET3:00 PM ET	32	$7,300	Projection override for Paul Georgebase · F26 / C48	4.96×	19.9%	Minimum exposure for Paul George	Maximum exposure for Paul George
Chet HolmgrenCOKCAvailable	OKC vs SAS9:30 PM ET	29	$7,200	Projection override for Chet Holmgrenbase · F26 / C47	4.98×	19.7%	Minimum exposure for Chet Holmgren	Maximum exposure for Chet Holmgren
Derrick WhiteSGBOSAvailable	BOS vs DET3:00 PM ET	34	$7,100	Projection override for Derrick Whitebase · F25 / C46	4.93×	19.2%	Minimum exposure for Derrick White	Maximum exposure for Derrick White
De'Aaron FoxPGSASAvailable	SAS vs OKC9:30 PM ET	31	$6,900	Projection override for De'Aaron Foxbase · F24 / C44	4.85×	18.4%	Minimum exposure for De'Aaron Fox	Maximum exposure for De'Aaron Fox
Ausar ThompsonSFDETAvailable	DET vs BOS3:00 PM ET	29	$6,600	Projection override for Ausar Thompsonbase · F23 / C41	4.74×	17.2%	Minimum exposure for Ausar Thompson	Maximum exposure for Ausar Thompson
Isaiah HartensteinCOKCAvailable	OKC vs SAS9:30 PM ET	26	$6,500	Projection override for Isaiah Hartensteinbase · F22 / C41	4.74×	17%	Minimum exposure for Isaiah Hartenstein	Maximum exposure for Isaiah Hartenstein
Dylan HarperPGSASAvailable	SAS vs OKC9:30 PM ET	28	$6,500	Projection override for Dylan Harperbase · F22 / C41	4.72×	16.9%	Minimum exposure for Dylan Harper	Maximum exposure for Dylan Harper
VJ EdgecombeSGPHIAvailable	PHI vs NYK7:00 PM ET	34	$6,500	Projection override for VJ Edgecombebase · F22 / C40	4.70×	16.8%	Minimum exposure for VJ Edgecombe	Maximum exposure for VJ Edgecombe
Payton PritchardPGBOSAvailable	BOS vs DET3:00 PM ET	31	$6,500	Projection override for Payton Pritchardbase · F22 / C40	4.68×	16.7%	Minimum exposure for Payton Pritchard	Maximum exposure for Payton Pritchard
OG AnunobySFNYKAvailable	NYK vs PHI7:00 PM ET	33	$6,400	Projection override for OG Anunobybase · F22 / C39	4.67×	16.4%	Minimum exposure for OG Anunoby	Maximum exposure for OG Anunoby
Josh HartSFNYKAvailable	NYK vs PHI7:00 PM ET	30	$6,200	Projection override for Josh Hartbase · F20 / C37	4.55×	15.5%	Minimum exposure for Josh Hart	Maximum exposure for Josh Hart
Neemias QuetaCBOSAvailable	BOS vs DET3:00 PM ET	25	$6,100	Projection override for Neemias Quetabase · F20 / C37	4.62×	15.5%	Minimum exposure for Neemias Queta	Maximum exposure for Neemias Queta
John CollinsCDETAvailable	DET vs BOS3:00 PM ET	28	$6,000	Projection override for John Collinsbase · F20 / C36	4.53×	14.9%	Minimum exposure for John Collins	Maximum exposure for John Collins
Mikal BridgesSGNYKAvailable	NYK vs PHI7:00 PM ET	32	$5,900	Projection override for Mikal Bridgesbase · F19 / C35	4.44×	14.4%	Minimum exposure for Mikal Bridges	Maximum exposure for Mikal Bridges
Ajay MitchellPGOKCAvailable	OKC vs SAS9:30 PM ET	27	$5,800	Projection override for Ajay Mitchellbase · F19 / C34	4.47×	14.3%	Minimum exposure for Ajay Mitchell	Maximum exposure for Ajay Mitchell
Paul ReedCDETAvailable	DET vs BOS3:00 PM ET	20	$5,800	Projection override for Paul Reedbase · F18 / C34	4.39×	14%	Minimum exposure for Paul Reed	Maximum exposure for Paul Reed
Cason WallacePGOKCAvailable	OKC vs SAS9:30 PM ET	30	$5,600	Projection override for Cason Wallacebase · F17 / C32	4.29×	13.2%	Minimum exposure for Cason Wallace	Maximum exposure for Cason Wallace
Miles McBridePGNYKAvailable	NYK vs PHI7:00 PM ET	27	$5,500	Projection override for Miles McBridebase · F17 / C31	4.26×	12.9%	Minimum exposure for Miles McBride	Maximum exposure for Miles McBride
Devin VassellSGSASAvailable	SAS vs OKC9:30 PM ET	29	$5,500	Projection override for Devin Vassellbase · F17 / C31	4.26×	12.9%	Minimum exposure for Devin Vassell	Maximum exposure for Devin Vassell
Andre DrummondCNYKAvailable	NYK vs PHI7:00 PM ET	22	$5,400	Projection override for Andre Drummondbase · F17 / C30	4.25×	12.6%	Minimum exposure for Andre Drummond	Maximum exposure for Andre Drummond
Julian ChampagnieSFSASAvailable	SAS vs OKC9:30 PM ET	25	$5,200	Projection override for Julian Champagniebase · F15 / C28	4.06×	11.6%	Minimum exposure for Julian Champagnie	Maximum exposure for Julian Champagnie
Sam HauserSFBOSAvailable	BOS vs DET3:00 PM ET	26	$5,200	Projection override for Sam Hauserbase · F15 / C28	4.06×	11.6%	Minimum exposure for Sam Hauser	Maximum exposure for Sam Hauser
Daniss JenkinsPGDETAvailable	DET vs BOS3:00 PM ET	20	$5,100	Projection override for Daniss Jenkinsbase · F15 / C27	4.07×	11.4%	Minimum exposure for Daniss Jenkins	Maximum exposure for Daniss Jenkins
Jaylin WilliamsPFOKCAvailable	OKC vs SAS9:30 PM ET	19	$5,000	Projection override for Jaylin Williamsbase · F14 / C26	3.98×	10.9%	Minimum exposure for Jaylin Williams	Maximum exposure for Jaylin Williams
Keldon JohnsonSFSASAvailable	SAS vs OKC9:30 PM ET	21	$4,900	Projection override for Keldon Johnsonbase · F14 / C26	4.00×	10.8%	Minimum exposure for Keldon Johnson	Maximum exposure for Keldon Johnson
Duncan RobinsonSGDETAvailable	DET vs BOS3:00 PM ET	26	$4,900	Projection override for Duncan Robinsonbase · F14 / C26	4.00×	10.8%	Minimum exposure for Duncan Robinson	Maximum exposure for Duncan Robinson
Anfernee SimonsSGPHIAvailable	PHI vs NYK7:00 PM ET	23	$4,900	Projection override for Anfernee Simonsbase · F14 / C25	3.86×	10.4%	Minimum exposure for Anfernee Simons	Maximum exposure for Anfernee Simons
Ron HollandSFDETAvailable	DET vs BOS3:00 PM ET	20	$4,800	Projection override for Ron Hollandbase · F14 / C25	3.91×	10.3%	Minimum exposure for Ron Holland	Maximum exposure for Ron Holland
Jared McCainSGOKCAvailable	OKC vs SAS9:30 PM ET	22	$4,700	Projection override for Jared McCainbase · F13 / C23	3.75×	9.7%	Minimum exposure for Jared McCain	Maximum exposure for Jared McCain
Baylor ScheiermanSGBOSAvailable	BOS vs DET3:00 PM ET	22	$4,600	Projection override for Baylor Scheiermanbase · F12 / C23	3.77×	9.5%	Minimum exposure for Baylor Scheierman	Maximum exposure for Baylor Scheierman
Luke KornetCSASAvailable	SAS vs OKC9:30 PM ET	19	$4,600	Projection override for Luke Kornetbase · F12 / C23	3.71×	9.4%	Minimum exposure for Luke Kornet	Maximum exposure for Luke Kornet
Landry ShametSGNYKAvailable	NYK vs PHI7:00 PM ET	25	$4,400	Projection override for Landry Shametbase · F11 / C21	3.57×	8.6%	Minimum exposure for Landry Shamet	Maximum exposure for Landry Shamet
Kevin HuerterSGDETAvailable	DET vs BOS3:00 PM ET	17	$4,400	Projection override for Kevin Huerterbase · F11 / C20	3.52×	8.5%	Minimum exposure for Kevin Huerter	Maximum exposure for Kevin Huerter
Hugo GonzalezSFBOSAvailable	BOS vs DET3:00 PM ET	19	$4,300	Projection override for Hugo Gonzalezbase · F11 / C20	3.51×	8.3%	Minimum exposure for Hugo Gonzalez	Maximum exposure for Hugo Gonzalez
Jose AlvaradoPGNYKAvailable	NYK vs PHI7:00 PM ET	16	$4,300	Projection override for Jose Alvaradobase · F11 / C20	3.51×	8.3%	Minimum exposure for Jose Alvarado	Maximum exposure for Jose Alvarado
Luka GarzaPFBOSAvailable	BOS vs DET3:00 PM ET	13	$4,300	Projection override for Luka Garzabase · F11 / C20	3.49×	8.3%	Minimum exposure for Luka Garza	Maximum exposure for Luka Garza
Jordan WalshSFBOSAvailable	BOS vs DET3:00 PM ET	19	$4,300	Projection override for Jordan Walshbase · F11 / C20	3.47×	8.2%	Minimum exposure for Jordan Walsh	Maximum exposure for Jordan Walsh
Dean WadePFPHIAvailable	PHI vs NYK7:00 PM ET	23	$4,300	Projection override for Dean Wadebase · F11 / C20	3.47×	8.2%	Minimum exposure for Dean Wade	Maximum exposure for Dean Wade
Alex CarusoPGOKCAvailable	OKC vs SAS9:30 PM ET	18	$4,300	Projection override for Alex Carusobase · F11 / C19	3.43×	8.1%	Minimum exposure for Alex Caruso	Maximum exposure for Alex Caruso
Carter BryantSFSASAvailable	SAS vs OKC9:30 PM ET	16	$4,200	Projection override for Carter Bryantbase · F10 / C19	3.36×	7.8%	Minimum exposure for Carter Bryant	Maximum exposure for Carter Bryant
Javonte GreenSGDETAvailable	DET vs BOS3:00 PM ET	16	$4,100	Projection override for Javonte Greenbase · F10 / C18	3.32×	7.5%	Minimum exposure for Javonte Green	Maximum exposure for Javonte Green
Harrison BarnesPFSASAvailable	SAS vs OKC9:30 PM ET	20	$4,100	Projection override for Harrison Barnesbase · F10 / C18	3.31×	7.5%	Minimum exposure for Harrison Barnes	Maximum exposure for Harrison Barnes
Mike ConleyPGBOSAvailable	BOS vs DET3:00 PM ET	18	$4,100	Projection override for Mike Conleybase · F10 / C18	3.30×	7.4%	Minimum exposure for Mike Conley	Maximum exposure for Mike Conley
Nikola TopicPGOKCAvailable	OKC vs SAS9:30 PM ET	15	$4,100	Projection override for Nikola Topicbase · F10 / C18	3.26×	7.3%	Minimum exposure for Nikola Topic	Maximum exposure for Nikola Topic
Adem BonaPFPHIOut Ruled out before slate lock · illustrative slate	PHI vs NYK7:00 PM ET	0	$4,000	Projection override for Adem Bonabase · F9 / C17	3.29×	0%	Minimum exposure for Adem Bona	Maximum exposure for Adem Bona
Ron Harper Jr.SFBOSAvailable	BOS vs DET3:00 PM ET	14	$4,000	Projection override for Ron Harper Jr.base · F9 / C17	3.19×	7%	Minimum exposure for Ron Harper Jr.	Maximum exposure for Ron Harper Jr.
Jordan ClarksonPGNYKAvailable	NYK vs PHI7:00 PM ET	15	$3,800	Projection override for Jordan Clarksonbase · F8 / C15	3.06×	6.4%	Minimum exposure for Jordan Clarkson	Maximum exposure for Jordan Clarkson
Kenrich WilliamsSGOKCAvailable	OKC vs SAS9:30 PM ET	13	$3,800	Projection override for Kenrich Williamsbase · F8 / C15	2.96×	6.2%	Minimum exposure for Kenrich Williams	Maximum exposure for Kenrich Williams
Kentavious Caldwell-PopeSGPHIAvailable	PHI vs NYK7:00 PM ET	17	$3,700	Projection override for Kentavious Caldwell-Popebase · F8 / C14	2.93×	6%	Minimum exposure for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope	Maximum exposure for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Mohamed DiawaraPFNYKAvailable	NYK vs PHI7:00 PM ET	13	$3,700	Projection override for Mohamed Diawarabase · F7 / C14	2.81×	5.7%	Minimum exposure for Mohamed Diawara	Maximum exposure for Mohamed Diawara
Thomas SorberPFOKCAvailable	OKC vs SAS9:30 PM ET	12	$3,600	Projection override for Thomas Sorberbase · F7 / C13	2.81×	5.6%	Minimum exposure for Thomas Sorber	Maximum exposure for Thomas Sorber
Ariel HukportiCPHIAvailable	PHI vs NYK7:00 PM ET	12	$3,500	Projection override for Ariel Hukportibase · F7 / C13	2.73×	5.3%	Minimum exposure for Ariel Hukporti	Maximum exposure for Ariel Hukporti
Justin EdwardsSFPHIAvailable	PHI vs NYK7:00 PM ET	13	$3,500	Projection override for Justin Edwardsbase · F7 / C12	2.64×	5.1%	Minimum exposure for Justin Edwards	Maximum exposure for Justin Edwards
Jordan McLaughlinPGSASAvailable	SAS vs OKC9:30 PM ET	11	$3,300	Projection override for Jordan McLaughlinbase · F6 / C11	2.47×	4.5%	Minimum exposure for Jordan McLaughlin	Maximum exposure for Jordan McLaughlin
Jabari WalkerPFPHIAvailable	PHI vs NYK7:00 PM ET	10	$3,300	Projection override for Jabari Walkerbase · F6 / C11	2.45×	4.4%	Minimum exposure for Jabari Walker	Maximum exposure for Jabari Walker
David JonesSFSASAvailable	SAS vs OKC9:30 PM ET	8	$3,300	Projection override for David Jonesbase · F5 / C10	2.28×	4.1%	Minimum exposure for David Jones	Maximum exposure for David Jones
Gary HarrisSGDETAvailable	DET vs BOS3:00 PM ET	13	$3,300	Projection override for Gary Harrisbase · F5 / C10	2.28×	4.1%	Minimum exposure for Gary Harris	Maximum exposure for Gary Harris
Rayan RupertSGPHIAvailable	PHI vs NYK7:00 PM ET	10	$3,200	Projection override for Rayan Rupertbase · F5 / C10	2.29×	4%	Minimum exposure for Rayan Rupert	Maximum exposure for Rayan Rupert
Brooks BarnhizerSGOKCAvailable	OKC vs SAS9:30 PM ET	9	$3,000	Projection override for Brooks Barnhizerbase · F4 / C8	1.92×	3.2%	Minimum exposure for Brooks Barnhizer	Maximum exposure for Brooks Barnhizer
Caleb LovePGPHIAvailable	PHI vs NYK7:00 PM ET	7	$3,000	Projection override for Caleb Lovebase · F4 / C7	1.88×	3.1%	Minimum exposure for Caleb Love	Maximum exposure for Caleb Love
Pacome DadietSFNYKAvailable	NYK vs PHI7:00 PM ET	6	$3,000	Projection override for Pacome Dadietbase · F4 / C6	1.63×	2.7%	Minimum exposure for Pacome Dadiet	Maximum exposure for Pacome Dadiet

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