We only have three games on the slate tonight, tipping off at 7 PM. The Spurs will visit the Pistons in what will surely be a must-watch clash of two top-shelf teams and high level defenses. It’s going to be ugly and grindy.
The Kings will visit the Grizzlies at 8 PM EST and the Jazz will visit the Rockets at 9:30 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.
Kevin Durant More Than 25.5 Points
Durant’s overall scoring average this season is sitting in the right neighborhood of tonight’s 25.5 mark, but this one is more about Utah’s ability (or lack thereof) to create resistance. The Jazz are giving up 125.9 opponent PPG, dead last in the league, and they’re sitting 28th in opponent FG% (48.8%).
Tonight, this Jazz team will be devoid of rim protection. Walker Kessler is out for the season, Jaren Jackson Jr. is out for the season, Jusuf Nurkic is out, and Lauri Markkanen is dealing with an illness. For someone as talented as Kevin Durant it, it’s just going to be laughably easy for him to waltz into his spots and put up an efficient scoring night without much trouble.
De’Aaron Fox Less Than 6.5 Assists
Fox averages 6.6 APG at home but only 6.1 APG while on the road, and tonight’s a tough road matchup indeed. The Spurs will be visiting the top seed in the East, the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons are one of the few defenses that consistently prevent high assist numbers. They hold the number two defense this season with a 110.2 DEFRTG and allow just 23.1 APG, the lowest mark in the league.
Furthermore, Fox is not the primary ball handler on his team. Stephon Castle has been the one who handles bringing the ball up the court, and Fox will operate as the secondary playmaker or find his dimes in bail-out situations. Against a defense of this caliber, I’m not optimistic on Fox’s assist upside tonight.
Alperen Sengun More Than 35.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
Sengun’s season production is already around this figure. He’s averaging 20.4 PPG, 9.1 RPG, and 6.3 APG (35.8 PRA). Tonight he’ll get an opportunity to bump up those numbers, since the Jazz rank dead last in opponent APG and RPG. They’re conceding the 22nd most points in the NBA, as well.
Sengun has been an offensive hub this season and is putting up his highest APG to date. With Utah missing Kessler, Jackson Jr., Nurkic, and likely Markkanen, they’ll have little to deal with Sengun’s interior presence.
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!
