DraftKings “King of the Court” Picks feature Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for $2 Million Jackpot on Tuesday, March 17

It's Tuesday in the NBA which means the fan-favorite King of the Court promotion is back at DraftKings Sportsbook on March 17, and from now all the way up to the NBA playoff push, DraftKings has upgraded the promo to a $2 MILLION jackpot, giving fans a chance to turn smart NBA player prop bets into their share of $2M 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 the increased $2 Million in Bonus Bets, even if your original prop doesn’t cash.

With the help of the Dimers Pro NBA Projections Hub, added to the Dimers App in our latest update and accessible with a 3-day Dimers Pro free trial, 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. As we highlighted after the All-Star Break, 75% of all King of the Court winners this season have come straight from within our Top 10 PRA projections each night, with more than half of all winners landing in our Top 5.

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 the top PRA leader across all NBA games, you’ll earn an equal share of $2,000,000 in Bonus Bets. If multiple players tie for a top PRA total, all customers who bet on 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 17

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

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) | Projected: 53.0 PRA

Not only does Nikola Jokic lead today's PRA projections, but it's by one of the largest amounts we've seen, pushing a 10 PRA advantage over the next player.

Like Luka Doncic when he leads the slate, it's hard to make the case against Jokic other than if you want a bigger bonus bet, you should look elsewhere.

But his nightly upside is as high as they come, with a league-leading 27 triple doubles, including in four straight.

Jokic ranks first in the NBA in both Rebounds and Assists this and is a top five scorer this season - his baseline averages alone would push for the top PRA total, and he can regularly blow past his lines.

Though he doesn't need a good matchup to go off, he's got a solid one vs. the 76ers who rank bottom 10 in the NBA in all three PRA categories over their L15 games, allowing the most REB to centers in that span, which could be the prop to target tonight - since th4 all-Star break Jokic has five games with 16 or more rebounds, hitting 20 twice.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder) | Projected: 44.4 PRA

Second in our projections is SGA of the Thunder, who's recent play puts him more in line to win the King of the Court than he has been almost all season.

While SGA has elite scoring upside and can seemingly drop 40 on any given night, he doesn't always have the supporting stats to take him over that usual 50 PRA floor, even with a big scoring performance.

But since the All-Star Break, SGA has averaged more than 2 assists per game over his season average, hitting 15, 9 and 10 in his past three games alone, recording under 8 assists just twice since he returned.

He's our top-projected scorer of the night at 32.2 points, which puts his 35+ and 40+ in play as some target props; even with his uptick in assists, he probably won't win King of the Court without a big night scoring as the Magic have the 2nd-ranked defense vs. assists over their L15 games, but his 7.7 assist projection puts him nearly in double double range.

Cade Cunningham (Pistons) | Projected: 41.5 PRA

Third in our projections is Cade Cunningham who's had a few ups and down since the All-Star Break.

Cunningham dropped 42 points in his first game post-break and 33 points on Sunday. In between those games, he turned in five games under 20 points, severely impacting his PRA upside in that span.

Even with his high assists output, averaging 11.9 per game in March, his best sustained stretch of the season, he needs to hit that scoring upside to contend with the other PRA leaders on Tuesday night.

Even if he hits 30 points and 15 assists, he needs to chip in some boards to reach that rough target floor of 50 PRA, and he's not the biggest rebounder.

Fortunately for him, he gets the best matchup for King of the Court lately, the Washington Wizards, who have given up back-to-back winners.

They also rank dead-last vs. rebounds over their L15 games, and adjusted for guards, rank 27th. If there was a a night for it all to come together for Cade, it looks like this one, and we project him to hit plus money rebounds at 6+.

Dimers' Longshot Targets

We'll look just slightly down the board at two more players who land in our Top 10 overall with a chance to return a solid bonus bet.

Victor Wembanyama (Spurs) | Projected: 40.7 PRA

As we look outside the top overall PRA total, the first player that catches our eye lands fifth overall and owns a recent King of the Court performance just last month.

Victor Wembanyama continues to amaze us with his ball handling at such an imposing size and he still hasn't reached his full potential.

In March alone, he's hit 50+ PRA on just PTS and REB twice, which is good because he doesn't usually rack up the dimes.

He gets a Top 5 REB and PTS projection from our model tonight in one of the best matchups he can get vs. the Sacramento Kings, who are dead last in the West and interestingly, have been vulnerable to assists by bigs over their past 15 games.

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks) | Projected  34.7 PRA

Our final target is the one furthest down the board, but could find himself climbing those ranks if his top teammate is ruled out tonight.

Though he's outside the Top 10 overall PRA totals, Karl-Anthony Towns gets a REB projection of 11.4 tonight which always signals high upside to us when a player sits near the top of the leaderboard in any given category.

He's projected for 20.4 points, but could be featured more heavily if Jalen Brunson (questionable with a neck and ankle injuries) sits tonight.

Towns has had some of his better offensive performances lately, with four games of 25+ points since the break, his first such games of 2026, all due to his most efficient shooting of the year and he's been mor consistent on the glass this month than any other.

The Pacers present a matchup with a team ranked 29th in scoring defense overall, and 23rd or worse vs. centers specifically in all three stat categories.

Dimers' King of the Court targets today.

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 to date.

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

*Indicates "Three Kings" promo with three $1M bonus bet pools.

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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