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.
Paolo Banchero More Than 24.5 Points
Banchero has now produced two 36+ point games in a row, against the Pacers and the Cavaliers. He’s had a bit of a bumpy ride this season shooting-wise, but he’ll look to continue his recent hot streak tonight as his team hosts the Sacramento Kings.
The Kings are posting 120.1 DEFRTG on the season and just conceded 27 points with six triples to Coby White in 18 minutes of game time. While Banchero’s shooting can be extremely streaky, he’ll be in a good spot to attack the Kings in any manner he chooses. This line tonight is above his season average of 22.7 PPG, but he can volume his way to 24.5 easily against this level of defense especially.
Daniss Jenkins More Than 17.5 Points
Jenkins continues to flex his powers in Cade’s absence, and has shined bright every time Cunningham went down this season. He recently dropped 30 on 11/18 shooting against the Lakers with eight assists, and followed up that performance with a 19 point, 10 assist double double in an overtime loss against Atlanta while playing 45 minutes.
Jenkins should continue getting plenty of run in Cunningham’s stead as the Pistons get ready for the playoffs. Tonight is another layup spot for this revitalized Detroit team against the struggling Pelicans, who they should be able to put away with ease. The Pelicans allow 119.2 PPG (24th in NBA) and Jenkins should get enough volume to eclipse this line tonight.
OG Anunoby Less Than 4.5 Rebounds
Anunoby’s averaging 4.4 RPG over the course of his career and is putting up 5.2 RPG this season. His role on this team isn’t to control the glass, but Anunoby’s capable of some big rebounding nights on occasion.
The matchup tonight won’t allow such a night to happen. The Hornets are limiting opponents to 48 RPG, the lowest mark in the league. They’ve been gaining possessions all season long by aggressively controlling the glass, and while the Knicks are an overall strong rebounding team with 46.3 RPG, it’s going to be a tough ask tonight against Charlotte.
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!
