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What Is a Double-Double in NBA DFS?

Last updated October 27, 2026 by Ship It Nation

A double-double is when a basketball player records at least 10 in two of five statistical categories in one game: points, rebounds, assists, steals or blocks. Points with rebounds or assists are the most common combinations.

Why It Matters

You benefit from the underlying production first, with any milestone bonus adding a smaller boost. Players who contribute in several categories can score fantasy points even when their shooting struggles, but a double-double does not guarantee value at their salary or a safe minimum score.

Example

Say your center has 18 points and nine rebounds, with fewer than 10 in every other category. His next rebound completes a double-double. In DraftKings NBA Classic, that rebound adds 2.75 fantasy points: 1.25 for the rebound and 1.5 for the bonus. On FanDuel, it adds 1.2 points with no milestone bonus.

Pro tip

Check whether your fantasy-point projection already includes milestone bonuses before adding anything yourself. An average of 10 rebounds does not mean a player reaches 10 every game.

Hear Us Break It Down

Hand-picked moments from our free live streams where our hosts break down this term.

Why double-double potential does not settle your center choice You weigh Sabonis's route to a double-double through heavy rebounding against concerns about his offensive involvement. A favorable rebounding matchup gives you a path to production, but it does not automatically make him preferable to other centers. NBA · Wednesday, Oct 21 56:56 ▶ How a double-double can pay off without a close game You see how points and double-digit rebounds, supplemented by steals and blocks, can support Wembanyama's upside even in a blowout. That gives you a reason to play him without requiring a Kings player in the same lineup. “Thirty points, double digit rebounds, handful of steals and blocks.” NBA · Tuesday, Oct 27 24:29 ▶
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WED 10/28 “He's quietly had a really solid season this year at a double-double, I believe, night one.” 28:59 ▶ TUE 10/27 “Got a double double. Been solid in the two games prior as well. So I'm totally fine with Precious if he's going to be playing as much as he is. I'd probably cut it off there...” 20:26 ▶ SAT 10/24 “All he did was mess around and put up a double double.” 6:36 ▶ FRI 10/23 “He's a walking double-double. Any interest in Cat tonight at . . . Yeah, I have an interest. I think he's the best play from the Knicks, but to call him a priority on this slate...” 7:15 ▶ WED 10/21 “So he could get there, um, off of like, just like a double double with a ton of rebounds, but I don't know that this feels really high and kind of, uh, just feels bad paying that much and that big of an ownership for for sabonis I'm out...” 57:37 ▶

Common Questions

How many bonus points is a double-double worth on DraftKings?

A double-double earns 1.5 bonus points in DraftKings NBA Classic, once per player per game. Those points are added to the individual statistics. A triple-double also earns the separate 3-point bonus, bringing the combined milestone bonuses to 4.5 points.

Does FanDuel give a double-double bonus?

No. Standard FanDuel NBA scoring does not award double-double or triple-double bonuses. You still receive fantasy points for the individual statistics, so a player can produce a valuable double-double without receiving extra points for reaching the milestone.

Can a player get a double-double without scoring 10 points?

Yes. Any two qualifying categories can produce a double-double, so eight points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists qualifies. Turnovers, personal fouls and made three-pointers are not qualifying categories, and offensive and defensive rebounds count together as rebounds rather than separately.

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