We’ve got six games on the slate tonight, tipping off with the Cavaliers visiting the Pacers at 7 PM EST and ending with the Mavericks visiting the Kings at 11 PM EST. Let’s jump right into it.
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 More than 33.5 Points
Doncic is still leading the league in points, putting up an impressive 33.7 PPG. He should be suited to keep this rolling tonight against a soft Pelicans defense. He’s eclipsed the 30 point mark three times in his last five games, but specifically it’s his increased free throw attempts this season that’s helping Doncic hit such high scoring numbers. Doncic is leading the league with 12.1 FTA. He’ll be able to toy with the Pelicans’ team tonight and should be a strong play to get More than 33.5.
Cooper Flagg More Than 21.5 Points
Cooper Flagg has been a rookie sensation. Despite all the drama surrounding the Mavs and Nico Harrison, Flagg has put together an impressive rookie campaign thus far amidst all the noise. He’s averaging 18.9 PPG, 6.4 RPG, and 4.1 APG. He’s shooting 47.6% from the field and 81.3% from the line. Next season, he will presumably work on his main issue of his outside shot, which sits at an ugly 27.1%.
Flagg will have an easy matchup tonight against a weak Kings defense. We’ve seen him explode several times already this season for big scoring numbers, but rookies carry volatility. Tonight presents an excellent opportunity for him to show us again what he can do.
Paolo Banchero More Than 25.5 Points
Banchero is having a down year with 21 PPG, a noticeable drop from his previous season’s 25.9 PPG output. He’s been doing well in the other counting stats, but his inefficiencies as a scorer continue to plague him. Banchero’s shooting a putrid 26.3% from three and 74.5% from the line.
But visiting the Wizards’ arena certainly helps. Washington is conceding 121.3 PPG to opponents and while Banchero has been slumping this season, he’s still eclipsed the 20 point mark in four out of his last five games, with three being More than 25.5. I’m expecting his production to at least continue chugging along tonight against a poor Wizards defense.
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!
