DraftKings “King of the Court” Picks feature Cade Cunningham for Upgraded $3 Million Jackpot on Tuesday, March 3

It's Tuesday in the NBA which means the fan-favorite King of the Court promotion is back at DraftKings Sportsbook on March 3, and to celebrate the "3/3" theme, DraftKings has upgraded the promo to a $3 MILLION jackpot, giving fans a chance to turn smart NBA player prop bets into their share of $3M in Bonus Bets.

To compete for the jackpot, simply opt in to the DraftKings promo to claim your King of the Court token. If your chosen player leads all others in Points + Rebounds + Assists (PRA) for the night, you’ll take home a share of today's upgraded $3 million in Bonus Bets, even if your original prop doesn’t cash.

With the help of the Dimers Pro NBA Projections Hub, you can instantly identify which players have the best shot to dominate the stat sheet. Whether you’re backing weekly favorites like Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, or turning to a darkhorse contender, you’ll have real-time analytics and NBA projections to support every pick.

The Dimers' projections have been particularly useful for this promo so far. We nailed the picks two weeks in a row, correctly identifying both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Tyrese Maxey as top targets who split the prize pool, and then identifying Josh Giddey as the top longshot play for a $94 bet. Our best night so far came when the top four PRA totals of the night were all featured in our targets.

How to Play “King of the Court” Today

1. Opt-In to the Promotion - Log in to your DraftKings Sportsbook account and opt in to receive your single-use King of the Court qualifying bet token.

2. Place a Qualifying $5 Bet - Use your token on any pre-match NBA player prop such as Points, Rebounds, Assists or Three-Pointers. Odds must be -200 or longer.

3. Watch and Win - If your player finishes the night as one of the top 3 PRA leaders across all NBA games, you’ll earn an equal share of $3,000,000 in Bonus Bets. If multiple players tie for a top PRA total, all customers who bet on any of those players will split the prize pool. Bonus Bets are credited within 24 hours and expire seven days after issuance.

King of the Court Picks Today, Tuesday, March 3

Each week, we'll highlight some of Dimers' top-projected players, as well as some longshots as a sample of what users can find in the Dimers Pro NBA Projections Hub.

By showcasing a combination of top performances and some darkhorse candidates, bettors will find a mix of players to choose from.

Dimers' Highest-Projected PRA Totals

Luka Doncic (Lakers) | Projected: 49.2 PRA

As usual, when Luka Doncic is active for the Lakers, he's our top overall PRA projection on any given night.

He's projected just under 50 PRA, which is the lowest winning total except for one night all season long, so he's setting the bar.

Since the All-Star Break, Doncic has tallied 50+ PRA in two games, with a few more games below his typical floor, recording under 30 points in 4 of 6, his only such stretch of the season, notable going under 50 PRA in those two games.

This suggests that if you're going to target Luka for tonight's King of the Court, to back his points prop, where we project him for 32.5, a mark he cleared in those two recent 50+ PRA outings.

Tonight, the Lakers face the Pelicans who rank 19th vs. opponent PTS, 29th vs. REB and 7th vs. AST over their past 15 games, with all those numbers better vs. Guards in that span, as well as the best 3-PT defense vs. the position.

Cade Cunningham (Pistons) | Projected: 44.2 PRA

Landing second in our overall projections is Cade Cunningham, the only one of these three top overall players who hasn't won the crown already this season.

The Pistons young superstar is an offensive machine, ranking 12th in the league in scoring and 2nd in assists, coming out of the All-Star Break as a walking double-double, recording one in all six games since.

We project him with the highest assist total of the night at 10.5, along with a top three overall scoring output at 27.5 points, giving him a huge offensive floor.

He's not a board crasher - his 10 rebound outing on Friday was his first double-digit boxscore in that regard since Dec. 20, but it was vs. the Cavaliers who he'll face again tonight.

Over their past 15 games, Cleveland's defense ranks 25th in scoring, and 24th in both rebounds and assists vs. Guards, setting up Cunningham for a strong opportunity to land in tonight's top three PRA totals.

Paolo Banchero (Magic) | Projected: 40.9 PRA

The most recent King of the Court winner gets our third-highest projection tonight, though he probably won't return a bonus on par with his massive $811 win last week.

Paolo Banchero turned in one of his best scoring nights of the season with a line of 36/10/6 vs. the Lakers, his third double double since the All-Star Break.

Banchero draws a line of 25.7 PTS, 9.8 REB and 6.0 AST tonight, all over his season high and in a great matchup with the tanking Washington Wizards, who rank 29th (PTS), 30th (REB) and 26th (AST) over their past 15 games, and 24th across the board vs. Forwards.

Banchero is a bit of a master of none; his 19th-ranked rebounds per game is his highest league ranking of the three main categories, and a blowout over Washington could cap his ceiling if he rests, but the path is clear for him to stuff the stat sheet and a rebounds ladder could be in play. 

Dimers' Longshot Targets

Though we usually feature two longshots, we'll share three to keep in line with the theme of "threes" today, we've lined up a trio of potential big returns on bonus bets. 

LeBron James (Lakers) | Projected: 36.6 PRA

Defying his age, LeBron James has pulled off several impressive feats this season, including winning King of the Court with a $2,100 bonus bet return (highest of the year) and recording a triple double as the oldest player to do so (we called this out pregame on the Dimers Sports Betting Podcast).

He notably won King of the Court when Luka Doncic was active in that game, and he did so in spite of Luka tallying 12 assists and DeAndre Ayton recording 18 boards, coming up one rebound shy of a triple double in that one.

New Orleans ranks 25th (PTS) and 27th (REB) vs. Forwards over their past 15 games and in this game, LeBron ranks Top 3 in all categories and 7th overall in our PRA leaderboard.

LaMelo Ball (Hornets) | Projected: 34.9 PRA

Our 10th-highest PRA total has one of the best matchups on the board tonight when the Hornets take on the Mavericks.

We gave Melo a look last week and he came up short with a rough 3-point shooting night vs. the Bulls' terrible defense, but a 30-point blowout left little urgency for him to tighten things up.

Ball ranks fourth on the night with 8.0 assists, making him a double-double threat, especially against a Mavericks team that's allowed the third-most assists in the NBA over their past 15 games, along with a bottom-five scoring defense.

Adjust for point guards and they rank bottom-eight in all three, with 10.4 AST allowed per game.

The biggest concern with Ball is which one of the Hornets' centerpieces turns in the big game between him, Knon Knueppel  and Brandon Miller, but Ball is our model's top-projected by nearly 3 PRA.

Chet Holmgren (Thunder) | Projected: 33.5 PRA

For our final longshot, we'll go a little deeper into the bag with Chet Holmgren, our top-projected PRA total vs. the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, landing 11th overall.

Holmgren hasn't been explosive, but he is putting up his best scoring and rebounding numbers in his third season, recently ripping off 21 and 15 rebounds in two of his five games since the break.

He also had his best coring night since late January vs. the Mavericks on Sunday, getting a similar matchup tonight vs. Chicago.

The Bulls rank 24th vs. opponent PTS and AST, and while Chet is unlikely to rack up the dimes, they rank 30th vs assists over their past 15 games.

They lost their top rebounder after trading Nikola Vucevic and have allowed a total of 25.9 PTS and 14.1 REB vs. centers in that same 15-game span, allowing big games to Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Duren.

Holmgren will need to do it all tonight, but without SGA in the lineup and projecting as our top scorer and rebounder in this game, has a path to a big night.

Dimers' King of the Court targets on Tuesday, March 3.

Previous King of the Court Winners this Season

Before locking in your picks, take a look at this season's King of the Court history — including every winner (excluding the Christmas week "Three Kings" promo) so far.

Players in bold indicate winners correctly identified by Dimers and featured in this article.

For more King of the Court facts, stats and trends, check out last year's list of winners.

Tips for Maximizing Your King of the Court Chances

• Target Triple-Double Machines: Players like Jokic, Doncic, and SGA rack up elite PRA totals nightly.

• Leverage Dimers Data: Use the Dimers NBA Projections Hub to identify players outperforming their prop lines.

• Focus on Pace and Matchups: Fast-paced games and weak defenses often lead to inflated stat totals.

• Mix Favorites and Longshots: A $5 bet can go a long way — and surprises happen every night in the NBA.

How Dimers’ Pro NBA Projections Hub Gives You the Edge

Before placing your bet, head to the Dimers Pro NBA Projections Hub — the ultimate tool for identifying the best NBA prop picks and projected King of the Court candidates.

The Hub provides real-time player projections for Points, Rebounds, Assists, and PRA, giving you a data-backed look at who’s most likely to lead the league in combined stats each night. You can sort by category, compare player projections to sportsbook lines, and instantly see the highest-value prop bets based on Dimers’ advanced simulations.

In short, the Dimers Pro NBA Projections Hub turns your instincts into informed wagers — helping you pick your King with confidence.

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DraftKings' fan-favorite King of the Court promotion returns for NBA player prop betting on Tuesday, March 3, with an upgraded bonus bet pool of $3 Million up for grabs if you can pick one of the night's PRA leaders.