Tonight will tip off at 7 PM EST between two heavy-hitters in the East, the Pistons and the Cavaliers. We’ll conclude our ten game slate at 11 PM EST with the Suns visiting the Kings.
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.
Tyrese Maxey Less Than 30.5 Points
Maxey’s had a tremendous season and this might be the first time I’m predicting him to get Less than his predicted output. He’s been undeniably in-groove, averaging 31.9 PPG over his last five games. Tonight he’ll continue getting the Embiid-less usage that he’s accustomed to, but the Spurs are not your average opponent. San Antonio is third in defensive efficiency and 7th in opponent PPG at 112. The Spurs have multiple defensive options to throw at opposing teams, and All-Defense candidate Stephon Castle will bother Maxey all night long on the perimeter while filtering him into the prowl of Victor Wembanyama, who will be a top tier DPOY candidate for the next decade. If Maxey gets to 30.5 points tonight, it’s through sheer volume and free throws, and likely not efficient shot making.
Luka Doncic More Than 31.5 Points
Doncic continues to pace the league in PPG at 32.5, underscoring another monstrous individual season for the talented 26 year old. He’s been cold lately by his standards. He’s eclipsed 29 points just once in his last five, but tonight’s matchup will grant him free reign to do whatever he wishes. New Orleans has had one of the softest defenses in the league all season long, ranking 26th in DEFRTG and 27th in OPPG. As long as we can fade the blowout, Doncic should be in an excellent spot to stuff the stat sheet tonight.
Jalen Green More Than 17.5 Points
Green is only averaging 12.9 PPG this season on a dreadful 36% shooting from the field but he’s better than this. We’ve seen multiple productive seasons in Houston where Green has averaged north of 20 PPG, albeit with not much more efficiency. He’s getting his legs back under him after injury and if there’s one thing he can do well, it’s to score (sometimes). He most recently put up 26 points in 26 minutes against the Spurs, which is the league’s third highest rated defense. Green had to take 23 shots to do it, but I’m anticipating Green to have that kind of red light as well tonight.
Sacramento is the league’s third worst defense and 28th in OPPG (121.2). If Green gets any semblance of a workload, he should have no trouble cruising – or brute forcing – his way past 17.5 points 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!
