There will be seven games tonight on the NBA slate. We’re tipping off with the Trail Blazers visiting the Wizards at 7 PM EST, and concluding with the Jazz hosting the Clippers at 10 PM EST.
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.
James Harden More than 25.5 Points
The Clippers have absolutely turned their season around, going 15-3 in their last 18 games. James Harden is sitting at 25.6 PPG, and if you want the quick pulse check, his last five point totals are 19, 18, 24, 36, and 31. He’s always been outspoken about being able to do whatever the team needs, so he’s absolutely capable of still going for 30 a night if necessary.
The bigger note is the opponent. Utah is allowing 127.8 opponent PPG this season, which ranks dead last in the NBA. HashtagBasketball also cites the Jazz as a dream matchup for point guards, giving up 26.2 points per 48 minutes to the position. If Harden gets his normal workload, 25.5 is a number he can clear comfortably.
Karl-Anthony Towns More Than 20.5 Points
Towns is averaging 20.5 PPG this season, which is right on the money for tonight’s line. His recent scoring has dipped; he’s at 17.0 PPG over his last seven, but he’ll have a soft matchup tonight. The Kings are giving up 121.2 opponent PPG on the year, which is fourth last in the league. Sacramento is also bleeding production to centers with 25.6 points conceded per 48 minutes. I don’t think Towns will have any trouble clearing this 20.5 mark tonight.
Michael Porter Jr. Less Than 6.5 Rebounds
This line is basically a minutes bet. Porter’s at 7.3 RPG on the season, but his rebounding floor shrinks if he can’t stay on the floor, which is the case when the Nets get blown out. He just played 22 minutes in his most recent game, which was a blowout loss against the Clippers, and grabbed two boards.
Phoenix is allowing just 52.6 rebounds per game to opponents, which ranks 11th lowest in the NBA. They’ve been doing a good job of denying the glass against opponents. If Porter’s minutes don’t push back into that 34–36 range, it’ll be tough to see him clearing 6.5 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!
