Kevin Durant is our top pick for DFS for the Friday, January 31, 2025, NBA slate. See the other players we recommend here.

There might be a lot of casual fans surprised to see Barnes held in such high regard, but the 23-year-old standout out of Florida State is having a strong season. He is quietly averaging 20.3 points (PPG), 8.1 rebounds (RPG), and 6.5 assists (APG) per game while hitting 45.9 percent from the field.

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for Wednesday, Jan. 29

We all know that NBA DFS is a lucrative but competitive game. A successful strategy is to identify players ruled out early so you can find value players early i