We only have four games on the slate tonight, tipping off at 7 PM EST with the Rockets visiting the Wizards and concluding with a Western Conference showdown between the Clippers and Warriors 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.
Nikola Jokic More Than 10.5 Assists
Jokic’s assist ceiling is one of the highest in the league, but tonight’s risk of blowout is too high to anticipate a monstrous assist total from the superstar center. He’ll still be able to rack them up, given the Jazz play fast and without defense. The Jazz are conceding the highest amount of assists per game this season at 30.5 APG, and if the Nuggets’ shooters are hitting at even their average clip, Jokic could easily see an 11+ assist night.
Jamal Murray More Than 24.5 Points
If we ignore Murray’s eight point game in which he exited early, he’s eclipsed 24.5 points in three out of his last four games. When his shot is falling, he’s one of the most electric players in the league. He’s putting up a career-high 25.3 PPG and just appeared in his first All-Star game. Utah doesn’t offer much resistance, ranking dead last in opponent PPG with 125.7. Utah’s also at the bottom of the league in opponent shooting efficiency indicators; opponent eFG% 57.4%, opponent 3PA 41.5, and opponent 3PM 15.5. All dead last.
Murray should have an easy night getting to his spots and putting up whatever he wants, wherever he wants.
Derrick White More Than 0.5 Steals
Milwaukee’s been average in terms of turnovers, ranking 15th in the league, but White has recorded a steal in five straight games. He’s averaging 1.2 SPG this season as well, which would be a career-high rate for the veteran guard. Milwaukee’s giving up 8.5 opponent SPG, and given White’s averaging 34.4 MPG, it’s not difficult to envision him picking up a random loose ball or getting off a well-timed swipe into a passing lane.
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!
