There will be seven games on the slate tonight, tipping off at 7 PM EST with the Bucks visiting the Pistons at 7 PM EST and concluding with the Mavericks visiting the Suns 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.
Deni Avdija More Than 24.5 Points
Deni Avdija’s season has been electric, with the 25 year old making his first All-Star appearance with averages of 24 PPG, 7 RPG, and 6.7 APG. He’s scored more than 26 points in three straight games now. Tonight, with Victor Wembanyama listed as Doubtful, I think it’s reasonable to expect Avdija to continue his scoring streak. While the Spurs figure to be an elite defense with Wemby in the mix, they only hold a 116.8 DEFRTG without him, compared to 109.8 DEFRTG with him. That swing takes them from a bottom third defense into a top three one. With Wemby likely out of the picture tonight, Avdija will get an opportunity to continue rolling and attack the paint with freedom.
James Harden Less Than 20.5 Points
Harden will return tonight after a one game absence. He’s fallen short of 20.5 points in five out of his last six games. His scoring prowess has waned as he ages, but scoring isn’t his main role on the Cavs. He can still step up and pop off for 30 or more occasionally, but most of his duties are in the playmaking department. Tonight’s matchup against the Hawks will require Harden to be sharp, as the Hawks have been one of the NFL’s best teams lately. They’ve posted a 109.9 DEFRTG in their last ten games, which would be a top three mark if that held up over the course of the season.
The Cavs will lean heavily on Harden to break down the defense tonight, but he’ll likely have some trouble getting his own offense going.
Dylan Harper Less Than 5.5 Assists
I’m a bit surprised by this lofty target for the young Harper tonight, whose career average sits at just 3.9 APG. And it hasn’t been particularly high lately, either. The last time Harper hit more than 5.5 assists was six games ago, and even though he’s reached some really nice assist totals this season, he’s gone over 10 assists just twice in 66 games. He’ll have his opportunity in the sun eventually, but with De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle in the picture, Harper will be an overqualified bench piece who simply won’t get the playing time to consistently reach monster assist numbers. Not that he isn’t capable of it, it’s just that his situation doesn’t call for it, yet.
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!
