We have nine games on the slate tonight tipping off at 7 PM EST, and concluding at 10:30 PM EST with the Pacers visiting the Lakers.
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.
Kawhi Leonard Less Than 27.5 Points
Tonight’s a tough matchup in which Leonard will have to wrestle for every point against a stingy San Antonio defense that just held Cade Cunningham to 38.5% shooting last night. Cunningham brute forced his way to 26 points through sheer volume (26 shots) but we can see how nasty the ceiling is on this Spurs’ defense.
Leonard is an elite scorer enjoying an elite season, that’s for sure, but with San Antonio’s ability to cover all three levels of the court, it’s unlikely Kawhi will exceed 27.5 tonight.
OG Anunoby More Than 15.5 Points
Anunoby’s averaging 16.1 PPG on the season and Denver’s defense has been porous this season, ranking 19th in OPPG and conceding 116 points per game. For the Knicks, Josh Hart is Questionable and Miles McBride is Out, which means they’ll rely extra heavily on the veteran wing to provide sparks of offense tonight. We can expect Anunoby to get some extra shots tonight against Denver, who’s on the second half of a back to back set and could look lethargic.
Bam Adebayo Less Than 8.5 Rebounds
Bam Adebayo is averaging 9.8 RPG this season and has put up More than 8.5 rebounds in four out of his last five games. He’ll have a tough matchup tonight, though, against the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets are the best team in the league at limiting opponent rebounds, keeping opponents to 47.9 RPG over the season.
Additionally, the Heat are also splitting Center minutes between Adebayo and Kel’el Ware, the latter of whom grabbed 11 boards in the Heat’s last game to Adebayo’s seven. Granted, Adebayo had some foul issues, but it’s reasonable to expect a quiet night on the glass tonight for Bam.
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!
