There are nine games on the slate tonight, beginning with a competitive cross-conference battle between the three seeded Rockets and the two seeded Cavaliers. But not every game on this slate is this exciting; the Hornets and Pacers will be a messy affair between two bottom-of-the-barrel teams.
The Knicks might get Jalen Brunson back for their game tonight against the Mavericks, the team that originally traded him away to New York. You can be sure that Brunson’s got this one marked on his calendar.
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.
Tyrese Maxey More than 30.5 Points
It feels like Maxey is a staple feature of this piece, and always projected to get More than whatever his line is. He’s still scorching, coming off a win with 39 points against the Clippers and his former backcourt teammate, James Harden. It just didn’t matter that Paul George was back; nobody on this 76ers team this year will touch Maxey’s usage as he’s become the focal point, and future, of this team.
I’m expecting Maxey to continue pouring it on tonight. It’ll be a competitive game against a solid Raptors team, but Maxey should get his.
Pascal Siakam More Than 25.5 Points
Siakam continues to have a big year, but his team isn’t. He’s gone for More than 25.5 points in three out of his last five games and is averaging 24.9 PPG on the season. They’re hosting the 4-10 Hornets, who are ranked 23rd in the league in defensive rating. They have some nice rim protectors in Ryan Kalkbrenner and Moussa Diabate, but it’s unlikely to stop Siakam from reaching big point numbers in tonight’s contest as he continues to carry this Pacers’ offense. The Pacers are 1-13.
Jamal Murray More Than 22.5 Points
The Nuggets have an easy matchup tonight against the 2-12 Pelicans. In the competitive West, every win counts. The Nuggets understand this, which is underscored by their monster -950 Moneyline tonight.
Jamal Murray is averaging a career-high 23.1 PPG this season and looks to be in prime form. He’s eclipsed this 22.5 total in four out of his last five games, with his most recent being a huge 34 point, 11 rebound double double in a loss against the Bulls. Murray will make sure that his team will bounce back with a mandatory win tonight against the Pelicans.
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!
