We’re finally back with a massive slate for tonight’s NBA action, with full coverage here at DK Network. The Knicks visit the Pacers to kick things off at 7 PM EST, and the night concludes with the Kings visiting the Trail Blazers at 10 PM EST to round out an action-packed slate.
With so many games on the table tonight, we have tons of options to pick from to get into the mix tonight. Let’s see what we can find.
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 favorite plays for tonight’s action.
Luka Doncic Less than 36.5 Points
Doncic has been sensational this season and is leading the league with 34.7 PPG, hence the enormous 36.5 line for him tonight against the league’s second-worst defense, the Utah Jazz. These matchups are always tricky because of the blowout risk. In a close game between these teams, it’s reasonable to expect Doncic to record 40 or more points, but the danger of him sitting out large portions of the fourth quarter looms overhead.
And that’s why I’m expecting Doncic to get Less than 36.5 in this spot. He’s fully capable of exploding for a monstrous night, but this is an extremely high mark and it seems safer to expect Less.
Michael Porter Jr. Less Than 25.5 Points
MPJ is on quite the scoring spree this season in his first tenure with the Brooklyn Nets, operating as this team’s main offensive weapon en route to 25.6 PPG. His percentages have stayed remarkably similar to his years in Denver, and it’s impressive that he’s managed to sustain his efficiency despite being his opponents’ primary issue now.
The Heat are an elite defensive squad this season and are limiting opponents to just 111.8 PPG per game, which threatens Porter Jr.’s likelihood of going off tonight.
Luka Doncic More Than 8.5 Assists
Perhaps bad defense is correlated with high opponent assist numbers, because not only are the Jazz the league’s second worst defense, but they are also conceding the second most assists to opponents. I’m expecting Luka Doncic to take full advantage of the Jazz’s many inadequacies on the defensive end, and for him to record More than 8.5 assists as he chooses to carve up this D however he wishes.
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!
