DraftKings “King of the Court” Picks led by top-projected Luka Doncic for $1 Million Jackpot on Tuesday, December 30

The fan-favorite King of the Court promotion is back at DraftKings Sportsbook on Tuesday, December 30, giving fans a chance to turn smart NBA player prop bets into a share of $1 million 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 $1 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 red hot 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. The following week, the top four PRA totals of the night were all featured in our targets.

DraftKings "King of the Court" offers a $1 Million Jackpot.

How to Play “King of the Court” This NBA Season

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 the PRA leader across all NBA games, you’ll earn an equal share of $1,000,000 in Bonus Bets. If multiple players tie for the 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, December 30

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.

Three-time winner Luka Doncic is back in the fold tonight which means players will need to really rack up the stats to wear the crown.

Dimers' Highest-Projected PRA Totals

Luka Doncic (Lakers) | Projected: 47.3 PRA

Who else but the only three-time solo winner of King of the Court to lead off Tuesday's projections?

Luka Doncic has captured the crown thrice this year, returning bonus bets of $25, $30 and $36, clearing 52 PRA in each of those performances.

The Lakers have been up and down in December and that's coincided with a dip in Luka's overall output - he cleared 5 rebounds or 7 assists just one time each in the Lakers' four losses this month. Still, he's tallied 50+ PRA three times anyway and remains with the highest nightly ceiling in the NBA, second only to Nikola Jokic.

His matchup is tough tonight, as the Pistons allow the fewest assists in the NBA, 5th-fewest rebounds and boast a Top 5 scoring defense.

While Luka can always display the magic, don't be surprised to see a more conservative game from the superstar tonight, though the Pistons have been victimized by one guard in particular this season, our next highest PRA total.

Jaylen Brown (Celtics) | Projected: 44.1 PRA

Second in our projections for the night is Celtics' centerpiece Jaylen Brown who trails Luka by just over 3 PRA at 44.1.

Brown is putting up career scoring numbers with Jayson Tatum on the mend - he's cleared 30 points in nine straight games and has three 40-point outings this year. hitting 50, 51 and 54 PRA in those games.

He has a couple of double-doubles this year and one triple-double, regularly finishing within 2 rebounds or assists of one.

Brown gets a top matchup vs. a Jazz team ranking in the bottom of the NBA in key categories, including dead last in opponent points and assists (13.8 AST/gm to guards over their last seven).

Brown has all the upside tonight and could see himself pushing double-digit dimes as potential ladder play.

Cade Cunningham (Pistons) | Projected: 42.2 PRA

We round out the top three with a man who's been featured in here before and wore the crown last season, returning a $422 bonus bet.

Cade Cunningham is putting up video game numbers this year, especially in assists where he ranks 2nd in the entire NBA alongside his career-best numbers across the board.

He's tallied three triple-doubles this year and gets a Lakers team that ranks bottom five individually in PTS, REB and AST allowed to opposing guards over their past seven games.

His 9.9-assist projection puts him in double double range tonight with plenty of room to climb.

Dimers' Longshot Targets

James Harden (Clippers) | Projected: 40.1 PRA

If you're looking for a vintage performance from James Harden, this could be the night when he draws a Kings team that is allergic to defense.

The Clippers are having a drama and disappointment-filled season, but have strung together four-straight wins, each buoyed by a premier James Harden performance.

Harden has excelled against similarly bad defenses - 55 points and 65 PRA vs. the Hornets, a season-high 66 PRA triple-double vs. the Mavericks, and 56 PRA vs. the Hawks - all since November.

Sacramento ranks 26th in the NBA across the board (Points, Rebounds, Assists) and gets 30+points and 10+ assists upside based on our projections. 

Tyrese Maxey (76ers) | Projected: 37.9 PRA

Rounding out tonight's picks is Tyrese Maxey, who we previously identified as a King of the Court winner this season.

Maxey has blossomed into a superstar for the 76ers and has recorded three 35-point performances this month.

His real upside is tied to his scoring as he's only recorded double digit assists twice this year and never for rebounds, but he projects as a top-four scorer according to the Dimers model vs. a Grizzlies defense ranked middle of the league against the primary stat categories.

He's a longshot in terms of projections, but would likely return the highest bonus bet of these five featured players.

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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