We’re back tonight with a six game slate featuring lots of NBA action. Let’s dive right in!
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 tonight’s 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.
Michael Porter Jr. More than 22.5 Points
The Nets will be relying on Porter Jr. for any semblance of offense this season, especially with Cam Thomas now sidelined for weeks due to a hamstring injury. Porter is attempting a career-high 18.1 shots per game and averaging a career-high 23.3 PPG. He’s the primary option on this team and should remain in that role all season long.
It’s both a dire and exciting situation for the Nets, who are out in no man’s land and are drawing dead to compete for a playoff spot this season. What’s exciting is that we’ll be able to see whether Porter Jr. can handle the workload of being a primary option.
Tyrese Maxey More Than 28.5 Points
Speaking of primary offensive options, Maxey is absolutely cooking at the moment. He’s shouldering a heavy load with a league-high 41.1 MPG, but delivering on his responsibility by averaging 33.2 PPG through 10 games. Maxey is on the MVP radar with explosive scoring performances every night and should continue doing so tonight against the Celtics, even with Joel Embiid in the fray.
We’ll have to see whether Maxey’s momentum can continue through such heavy minutes, but for now, we’re not expecting Maxey’s play to slow down any time soon.
VJ Edgecombe Less Than 13.5 Points
After an explosive start against Boston in his first NBA game, Edgecombe has slowed down with his scoring but is still finding ways to contribute in other areas. The 76ers are now 6-4 and are still waiting on Paul George. Edgecombe is averaging 16.3 PPG, 5.7 RPG, and 4.4 APG with 1.5 SPG as a rookie. He’s only shooting 42.7% from the floor, but he’s a rookie who will have growing pains. He’s playing a ton of minutes, still, but I’m expecting his scoring output to be held in check tonight. He’s eclipsed 13.5 points only once in his last five games.
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!
