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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 ratesQuestionable players in · Deterministic snapshot

ContestLarge-field GPP$5 illustrative contest · $60K 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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FanDuel · 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	$11,900	Projection override for Victor Wembanyamabase · F44 / C81	5.17×	33.8%	Minimum exposure for Victor Wembanyama	Maximum exposure for Victor Wembanyama
Cade CunninghamSGDETAvailable	DET vs BOS3:00 PM ET	34	$10,100	Projection override for Cade Cunninghambase · F35 / C64	4.83×	26.8%	Minimum exposure for Cade Cunningham	Maximum exposure for Cade Cunningham
Jayson TatumPFBOSQuestionable Available in the selected scenario · illustrative slate	BOS vs DET3:00 PM ET	35	$10,000	Projection override for Jayson Tatumbase · F35 / C63	4.80×	26.4%	Minimum exposure for Jayson Tatum	Maximum exposure for Jayson Tatum
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderSGOKCAvailable	OKC vs SAS9:30 PM ET	33	$9,900	Projection override for Shai Gilgeous-Alexanderbase · F34 / C63	4.81×	26.2%	Minimum exposure for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	Maximum exposure for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Joel EmbiidCPHIQuestionable Available in the selected scenario · illustrative slate	PHI vs NYK7:00 PM ET	33	$9,500	Projection override for Joel Embiidbase · F32 / C59	4.72×	24.6%	Minimum exposure for Joel Embiid	Maximum exposure for Joel Embiid
Karl-Anthony TownsCNYKAvailable	NYK vs PHI7:00 PM ET	31	$9,000	Projection override for Karl-Anthony Townsbase · F30 / C55	4.63×	22.9%	Minimum exposure for Karl-Anthony Towns	Maximum exposure for Karl-Anthony Towns
Tyrese MaxeyPGPHIAvailable	PHI vs NYK7:00 PM ET	37	$9,000	Projection override for Tyrese Maxeybase · F30 / C55	4.60×	22.8%	Minimum exposure for Tyrese Maxey	Maximum exposure for Tyrese Maxey
Jaylen BrownSFPHIAvailable	PHI vs NYK7:00 PM ET	36	$8,900	Projection override for Jaylen Brownbase · F29 / C54	4.59×	22.5%	Minimum exposure for Jaylen Brown	Maximum exposure for Jaylen Brown
Jalen BrunsonPGNYKAvailable	NYK vs PHI7:00 PM ET	35	$8,800	Projection override for Jalen Brunsonbase · F29 / C53	4.56×	22.1%	Minimum exposure for Jalen Brunson	Maximum exposure for Jalen Brunson
Jalen DurenCDETAvailable	DET vs BOS3:00 PM ET	29	$8,800	Projection override for Jalen Durenbase · F29 / C52	4.51×	21.8%	Minimum exposure for Jalen Duren	Maximum exposure for Jalen Duren
Jalen WilliamsSFOKCAvailable	OKC vs SAS9:30 PM ET	32	$8,500	Projection override for Jalen Williamsbase · F27 / C50	4.45×	20.8%	Minimum exposure for Jalen Williams	Maximum exposure for Jalen Williams
Stephon CastlePGSASAvailable	SAS vs OKC9:30 PM ET	31	$8,300	Projection override for Stephon Castlebase · F26 / C49	4.43×	20.2%	Minimum exposure for Stephon Castle	Maximum exposure for Stephon Castle
Chet HolmgrenCOKCAvailable	OKC vs SAS9:30 PM ET	29	$8,300	Projection override for Chet Holmgrenbase · F26 / C48	4.42×	20.2%	Minimum exposure for Chet Holmgren	Maximum exposure for Chet Holmgren
Paul GeorgeSFBOSAvailable	BOS vs DET3:00 PM ET	32	$8,100	Projection override for Paul Georgebase · F26 / C47	4.38×	19.5%	Minimum exposure for Paul George	Maximum exposure for Paul George
Derrick WhiteSGBOSAvailable	BOS vs DET3:00 PM ET	34	$8,000	Projection override for Derrick Whitebase · F25 / C45	4.29×	18.9%	Minimum exposure for Derrick White	Maximum exposure for Derrick White
Ausar ThompsonSFDETAvailable	DET vs BOS3:00 PM ET	29	$7,800	Projection override for Ausar Thompsonbase · F24 / C44	4.24×	18.2%	Minimum exposure for Ausar Thompson	Maximum exposure for Ausar Thompson
De'Aaron FoxPGSASAvailable	SAS vs OKC9:30 PM ET	31	$7,800	Projection override for De'Aaron Foxbase · F24 / C43	4.22×	18.1%	Minimum exposure for De'Aaron Fox	Maximum exposure for De'Aaron Fox
Isaiah HartensteinCOKCAvailable	OKC vs SAS9:30 PM ET	26	$7,600	Projection override for Isaiah Hartensteinbase · F23 / C42	4.14×	17.3%	Minimum exposure for Isaiah Hartenstein	Maximum exposure for Isaiah Hartenstein
VJ EdgecombeSGPHIAvailable	PHI vs NYK7:00 PM ET	34	$7,500	Projection override for VJ Edgecombebase · F22 / C41	4.09×	16.9%	Minimum exposure for VJ Edgecombe	Maximum exposure for VJ Edgecombe
Dylan HarperPGSASAvailable	SAS vs OKC9:30 PM ET	28	$7,400	Projection override for Dylan Harperbase · F22 / C40	4.13×	16.8%	Minimum exposure for Dylan Harper	Maximum exposure for Dylan Harper
OG AnunobySFNYKAvailable	NYK vs PHI7:00 PM ET	33	$7,300	Projection override for OG Anunobybase · F21 / C39	4.06×	16.3%	Minimum exposure for OG Anunoby	Maximum exposure for OG Anunoby
Neemias QuetaCBOSAvailable	BOS vs DET3:00 PM ET	25	$7,300	Projection override for Neemias Quetabase · F21 / C39	4.03×	16.2%	Minimum exposure for Neemias Queta	Maximum exposure for Neemias Queta
Payton PritchardPGBOSAvailable	BOS vs DET3:00 PM ET	31	$7,200	Projection override for Payton Pritchardbase · F21 / C38	4.01×	15.9%	Minimum exposure for Payton Pritchard	Maximum exposure for Payton Pritchard
Josh HartSFNYKAvailable	NYK vs PHI7:00 PM ET	30	$7,000	Projection override for Josh Hartbase · F20 / C37	3.96×	15.3%	Minimum exposure for Josh Hart	Maximum exposure for Josh Hart
John CollinsCDETAvailable	DET vs BOS3:00 PM ET	28	$6,900	Projection override for John Collinsbase · F19 / C36	3.91×	14.8%	Minimum exposure for John Collins	Maximum exposure for John Collins
Paul ReedCDETAvailable	DET vs BOS3:00 PM ET	20	$6,900	Projection override for Paul Reedbase · F19 / C36	3.90×	14.8%	Minimum exposure for Paul Reed	Maximum exposure for Paul Reed
Mikal BridgesSGNYKAvailable	NYK vs PHI7:00 PM ET	32	$6,800	Projection override for Mikal Bridgesbase · F19 / C35	3.89×	14.6%	Minimum exposure for Mikal Bridges	Maximum exposure for Mikal Bridges
Ajay MitchellPGOKCAvailable	OKC vs SAS9:30 PM ET	27	$6,800	Projection override for Ajay Mitchellbase · F19 / C34	3.83×	14.3%	Minimum exposure for Ajay Mitchell	Maximum exposure for Ajay Mitchell
Cason WallacePGOKCAvailable	OKC vs SAS9:30 PM ET	30	$6,600	Projection override for Cason Wallacebase · F18 / C33	3.77×	13.7%	Minimum exposure for Cason Wallace	Maximum exposure for Cason Wallace
Andre DrummondCNYKAvailable	NYK vs PHI7:00 PM ET	22	$6,400	Projection override for Andre Drummondbase · F17 / C31	3.63×	12.8%	Minimum exposure for Andre Drummond	Maximum exposure for Andre Drummond
Devin VassellSGSASAvailable	SAS vs OKC9:30 PM ET	29	$6,300	Projection override for Devin Vassellbase · F16 / C30	3.61×	12.5%	Minimum exposure for Devin Vassell	Maximum exposure for Devin Vassell
Miles McBridePGNYKAvailable	NYK vs PHI7:00 PM ET	27	$6,300	Projection override for Miles McBridebase · F16 / C30	3.59×	12.5%	Minimum exposure for Miles McBride	Maximum exposure for Miles McBride
Julian ChampagnieSFSASAvailable	SAS vs OKC9:30 PM ET	25	$6,000	Projection override for Julian Champagniebase · F15 / C27	3.42×	11.3%	Minimum exposure for Julian Champagnie	Maximum exposure for Julian Champagnie
Daniss JenkinsPGDETAvailable	DET vs BOS3:00 PM ET	20	$6,000	Projection override for Daniss Jenkinsbase · F15 / C27	3.40×	11.2%	Minimum exposure for Daniss Jenkins	Maximum exposure for Daniss Jenkins
Sam HauserSFBOSAvailable	BOS vs DET3:00 PM ET	26	$5,900	Projection override for Sam Hauserbase · F14 / C26	3.35×	10.9%	Minimum exposure for Sam Hauser	Maximum exposure for Sam Hauser
Jaylin WilliamsPFOKCAvailable	OKC vs SAS9:30 PM ET	19	$5,800	Projection override for Jaylin Williamsbase · F14 / C26	3.34×	10.7%	Minimum exposure for Jaylin Williams	Maximum exposure for Jaylin Williams
Keldon JohnsonSFSASAvailable	SAS vs OKC9:30 PM ET	21	$5,800	Projection override for Keldon Johnsonbase · F14 / C25	3.31×	10.5%	Minimum exposure for Keldon Johnson	Maximum exposure for Keldon Johnson
Ron HollandSFDETAvailable	DET vs BOS3:00 PM ET	20	$5,800	Projection override for Ron Hollandbase · F14 / C25	3.27×	10.4%	Minimum exposure for Ron Holland	Maximum exposure for Ron Holland
Duncan RobinsonSGDETAvailable	DET vs BOS3:00 PM ET	26	$5,700	Projection override for Duncan Robinsonbase · F13 / C25	3.26×	10.2%	Minimum exposure for Duncan Robinson	Maximum exposure for Duncan Robinson
Luke KornetCSASAvailable	SAS vs OKC9:30 PM ET	19	$5,600	Projection override for Luke Kornetbase · F13 / C23	3.17×	9.8%	Minimum exposure for Luke Kornet	Maximum exposure for Luke Kornet
Anfernee SimonsSGPHIAvailable	PHI vs NYK7:00 PM ET	23	$5,600	Projection override for Anfernee Simonsbase · F13 / C23	3.15×	9.7%	Minimum exposure for Anfernee Simons	Maximum exposure for Anfernee Simons
Jared McCainSGOKCAvailable	OKC vs SAS9:30 PM ET	22	$5,400	Projection override for Jared McCainbase · F12 / C22	3.08×	9.1%	Minimum exposure for Jared McCain	Maximum exposure for Jared McCain
Baylor ScheiermanSGBOSAvailable	BOS vs DET3:00 PM ET	22	$5,400	Projection override for Baylor Scheiermanbase · F12 / C22	3.03×	9%	Minimum exposure for Baylor Scheierman	Maximum exposure for Baylor Scheierman
Jordan WalshSFBOSAvailable	BOS vs DET3:00 PM ET	19	$5,200	Projection override for Jordan Walshbase · F11 / C20	2.94×	8.4%	Minimum exposure for Jordan Walsh	Maximum exposure for Jordan Walsh
Kevin HuerterSGDETAvailable	DET vs BOS3:00 PM ET	17	$5,200	Projection override for Kevin Huerterbase · F11 / C20	2.93×	8.4%	Minimum exposure for Kevin Huerter	Maximum exposure for Kevin Huerter
Landry ShametSGNYKAvailable	NYK vs PHI7:00 PM ET	25	$5,200	Projection override for Landry Shametbase · F11 / C20	2.92×	8.4%	Minimum exposure for Landry Shamet	Maximum exposure for Landry Shamet
Alex CarusoPGOKCAvailable	OKC vs SAS9:30 PM ET	18	$5,200	Projection override for Alex Carusobase · F11 / C20	2.91×	8.3%	Minimum exposure for Alex Caruso	Maximum exposure for Alex Caruso
Hugo GonzalezSFBOSAvailable	BOS vs DET3:00 PM ET	19	$5,200	Projection override for Hugo Gonzalezbase · F11 / C20	2.91×	8.3%	Minimum exposure for Hugo Gonzalez	Maximum exposure for Hugo Gonzalez
Dean WadePFPHIAvailable	PHI vs NYK7:00 PM ET	23	$5,200	Projection override for Dean Wadebase · F11 / C20	2.90×	8.3%	Minimum exposure for Dean Wade	Maximum exposure for Dean Wade
Jose AlvaradoPGNYKAvailable	NYK vs PHI7:00 PM ET	16	$5,100	Projection override for Jose Alvaradobase · F11 / C20	2.90×	8.1%	Minimum exposure for Jose Alvarado	Maximum exposure for Jose Alvarado
Luka GarzaPFBOSAvailable	BOS vs DET3:00 PM ET	13	$5,100	Projection override for Luka Garzabase · F11 / C19	2.88×	8.1%	Minimum exposure for Luka Garza	Maximum exposure for Luka Garza
Carter BryantSFSASAvailable	SAS vs OKC9:30 PM ET	16	$5,000	Projection override for Carter Bryantbase · F10 / C18	2.80×	7.7%	Minimum exposure for Carter Bryant	Maximum exposure for Carter Bryant
Adem BonaPFPHIOut Ruled out before slate lock · illustrative slate	PHI vs NYK7:00 PM ET	0	$5,000	Projection override for Adem Bonabase · F10 / C18	2.78×	0%	Minimum exposure for Adem Bona	Maximum exposure for Adem Bona
Javonte GreenSGDETAvailable	DET vs BOS3:00 PM ET	16	$5,000	Projection override for Javonte Greenbase · F10 / C18	2.76×	7.6%	Minimum exposure for Javonte Green	Maximum exposure for Javonte Green
Mike ConleyPGBOSAvailable	BOS vs DET3:00 PM ET	18	$4,900	Projection override for Mike Conleybase · F10 / C18	2.71×	7.3%	Minimum exposure for Mike Conley	Maximum exposure for Mike Conley
Harrison BarnesPFSASAvailable	SAS vs OKC9:30 PM ET	20	$4,900	Projection override for Harrison Barnesbase · F9 / C17	2.66×	7.2%	Minimum exposure for Harrison Barnes	Maximum exposure for Harrison Barnes
Nikola TopicPGOKCAvailable	OKC vs SAS9:30 PM ET	15	$4,800	Projection override for Nikola Topicbase · F9 / C17	2.65×	7%	Minimum exposure for Nikola Topic	Maximum exposure for Nikola Topic
Ron Harper Jr.SFBOSAvailable	BOS vs DET3:00 PM ET	14	$4,800	Projection override for Ron Harper Jr.base · F9 / C16	2.58×	6.8%	Minimum exposure for Ron Harper Jr.	Maximum exposure for Ron Harper Jr.
Jordan ClarksonPGNYKAvailable	NYK vs PHI7:00 PM ET	15	$4,700	Projection override for Jordan Clarksonbase · F8 / C15	2.43×	6.3%	Minimum exposure for Jordan Clarkson	Maximum exposure for Jordan Clarkson
Kenrich WilliamsSGOKCAvailable	OKC vs SAS9:30 PM ET	13	$4,600	Projection override for Kenrich Williamsbase · F8 / C15	2.40×	6.1%	Minimum exposure for Kenrich Williams	Maximum exposure for Kenrich Williams
Kentavious Caldwell-PopeSGPHIAvailable	PHI vs NYK7:00 PM ET	17	$4,600	Projection override for Kentavious Caldwell-Popebase · F8 / C14	2.34×	5.9%	Minimum exposure for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope	Maximum exposure for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Thomas SorberPFOKCAvailable	OKC vs SAS9:30 PM ET	12	$4,500	Projection override for Thomas Sorberbase · F8 / C14	2.32×	5.7%	Minimum exposure for Thomas Sorber	Maximum exposure for Thomas Sorber
Mohamed DiawaraPFNYKAvailable	NYK vs PHI7:00 PM ET	13	$4,500	Projection override for Mohamed Diawarabase · F7 / C13	2.23×	5.5%	Minimum exposure for Mohamed Diawara	Maximum exposure for Mohamed Diawara
Ariel HukportiCPHIAvailable	PHI vs NYK7:00 PM ET	12	$4,400	Projection override for Ariel Hukportibase · F7 / C13	2.22×	5.4%	Minimum exposure for Ariel Hukporti	Maximum exposure for Ariel Hukporti
Justin EdwardsSFPHIAvailable	PHI vs NYK7:00 PM ET	13	$4,400	Projection override for Justin Edwardsbase · F7 / C13	2.16×	5.2%	Minimum exposure for Justin Edwards	Maximum exposure for Justin Edwards
Jordan McLaughlinPGSASAvailable	SAS vs OKC9:30 PM ET	11	$4,200	Projection override for Jordan McLaughlinbase · F6 / C11	1.99×	4.6%	Minimum exposure for Jordan McLaughlin	Maximum exposure for Jordan McLaughlin
Jabari WalkerPFPHIAvailable	PHI vs NYK7:00 PM ET	10	$4,200	Projection override for Jabari Walkerbase · F6 / C11	1.91×	4.4%	Minimum exposure for Jabari Walker	Maximum exposure for Jabari Walker
David JonesSFSASAvailable	SAS vs OKC9:30 PM ET	8	$4,100	Projection override for David Jonesbase · F5 / C10	1.85×	4.2%	Minimum exposure for David Jones	Maximum exposure for David Jones
Gary HarrisSGDETAvailable	DET vs BOS3:00 PM ET	13	$4,100	Projection override for Gary Harrisbase · F5 / C10	1.85×	4.2%	Minimum exposure for Gary Harris	Maximum exposure for Gary Harris
Rayan RupertSGPHIAvailable	PHI vs NYK7:00 PM ET	10	$4,100	Projection override for Rayan Rupertbase · F5 / C10	1.78×	4%	Minimum exposure for Rayan Rupert	Maximum exposure for Rayan Rupert
Brooks BarnhizerSGOKCAvailable	OKC vs SAS9:30 PM ET	9	$3,800	Projection override for Brooks Barnhizerbase · F4 / C8	1.54×	3.2%	Minimum exposure for Brooks Barnhizer	Maximum exposure for Brooks Barnhizer
Caleb LovePGPHIAvailable	PHI vs NYK7:00 PM ET	7	$3,800	Projection override for Caleb Lovebase · F4 / C7	1.37×	2.9%	Minimum exposure for Caleb Love	Maximum exposure for Caleb Love
Pacome DadietSFNYKAvailable	NYK vs PHI7:00 PM ET	6	$3,700	Projection override for Pacome Dadietbase · F3 / C6	1.28×	2.6%	Minimum exposure for Pacome Dadiet	Maximum exposure for Pacome Dadiet

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