We’ve got five games tonight beginning with the 76ers and the Knicks at 7 PM EST. We’ll also get Eastern Conference clashes between the Heat and the Celtics, as well as the Bulls and Cavaliers.
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.
Jalen Johnson Less than 23.5 Points
Johnson is coming off a massive 43 point, 11 rebound, nine assist effort in a loss against the Charlotte Hornets last night. He’s been lights-out this season, ascending to stardom quicker than most could’ve imagined. On the season, he’s putting up career-highs in multiple categories, including points, rebounds, assists, 3P%, 3PM, FGA, and FT%.
He’s averaging 23.6 PPG thus far, but despite his performance last night, seems unlikely to score More than this tonight on the second half of a back to back against the San Antonio Spurs’ defense anchored by Victor Wembanyama.
Jalen Johnson More Than 8.5 Assists
While I’m not a fan of Johnson’s scoring outlook tonight, I am a fan of his playmaking chops. Johnson is obliterating his career assist average of 3.2 with a monstrous 8.2 this season. He’s become one of the best playmakers in the league this season, and is currently fifth in APG, trailing only Josh Giddey, Luka Doncic, Cade Cunningham, and Nikola Jokic.
Because Trae Young just returned after a lengthy absence last night, it’s feasible to expect him to miss tonight’s contest. Johnson will serve as the primary facilitator tonight and will keep this Atlanta offense humming along.
De’Aaron Fox More Than 20.5 Points
Fox has been good this season but will be looking to bounce back after a disastrous six point performance last night against the league’s softest defense, the Washington Wizards. It was his first game all season in which he scored under 10 points, and I’m expecting Fox to bounce back tonight against an Atlanta team that’s playing on the second night of a back to back.
While Atlanta will likely be missing their worst defender in Trae Young, they still have a lot on their plate. This Spurs team is deep and dangerous; Fox should get back to usual programming tonight.
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!
