We have a lot to digest tonight on this six game NBA slate. The second seeded Bulls will lock horns with the first seeded 76ers; both teams have started the year hot at 5-1. The Bucks and Raptors will also face off, in addition to the Magic and Hawks in an Eastern Conference blood bath.
In the West, the Suns will play the Warriors at 10 PM EST before the night concludes with the Thunder visiting the Clippers at 11 PM EST. These should all be close, competitive games between good teams. But how do we get in the mix?
There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in the action this evening. One of the more unique features on DraftKings this year is Pick6 Fantasy Basketball!
This article will look at my top Pick6 plays for today’s NBA slate. We simply choose whether a player will record more or less of the set statistic. Here are my six favorite plays for tonight’s action.
Jalen Johnson More than 17.5 Points
Johnson has recorded two consecutive 22-point double doubles since Trae Young went down with a knee injury and he’s in an excellent spot to continue his scoring spree tonight against the Magic. Over his last four games, Johnson is averaging 16.5 shots per game on 60% shooting from the field. He’s been hyper-efficient, but we still need a larger sample size to see how he looks as a true number one option.
Johnson should comfortably exceed 17.5 points tonight as Atlanta’s main scoring weapon as he searches for his first All-Star bid.
Josh Giddey More than 38.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
Giddey has picked up right where he left off, averaging 22.2 PPG, 9.2 RPG, and 8.7 APG this season. He’s been an absolute counting stats monster and has double doubled every game this season except one. Joel Embiid would normally present a tough challenge for opponents in terms of controlling the boards, but he doesn’t seem himself quite yet. He’s only averaging 5.3 RPG this season and doesn’t look like he’s rushing to crash the glass.
It won’t be easy for Giddey to put up huge numbers in tonight’s contest against a very solid 76ers squad that’s nearly at full strength, but Giddey’s absolutely cooking currently and could easily exceed this 38.5 PRA, which he’s done so for the past three games.
Nikola Vucevic More Than 10.5 Rebounds
Father Time hasn’t caught up to Vuc yet, as he’s been excellent yet again this season thus far. Vuc is averaging 12.3 rebounds alongside 19.3 PPG. He’s a comfortable bet to grab more than 10.5 rebounds tonight for the same reason Giddey is. The 76ers don’t have enough size to contest the glass and I’m expecting the Bulls to be all over the rebounding this game.
What is DraftKings Pick6?
Pick6 is a peer-to-peer fantasy variant where you build a lineup (your “Pick Set”) of at least two players and select whether you believe each will outperform their listed stat projection. Enter your Pick Set in Pick6 contests to compete against other users. Get enough picks correct and win a share of cash prizes.
How to Play DraftKings Pick6
Create a Pick Set
Create a Pick Set by choosing 2+ players from the same sport and Pick Group (a set of picks available from a group of set competitions). For each player, simply select if you think they’ll have more or less than their listed stat projection. In each Pick Set, you cannot pick the same player twice and you must select players from at least two different teams.
Enter an Amount
Once you finalize your Pick Set, choose your entry fee amount. Your entries will be automatically distributed into available contests, subject to your confirmation.
Sweat Your Picks
When the games go live, use the My Picks tab to follow your picks in real time to track how your players are performing against their projections and how they stack up against other users.
Compete for Prizes
Make enough correct picks and win a share of the contests’ guaranteed prizes. Any prizes won will be credited to your DraftKings account after contests are finalized.
Play at DraftKings Pick6 or by downloading the DraftKings Pick6 app on Apple or Google!
