We’ve got a short two game slate tonight with the Lynx visiting the Liberty at 7:30 PM EST, followed by the Sky visiting the Aces at 10:00 PM.
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.
Olivia Miles More Than 15.5 Points
This is a nice price on Miles, who’s averaging 18.7 PPG this season. Minnesota’s top-two offensive efficiency and top-ranked defensive efficiency profile lets Cheryl Reeve keep games controlled while still giving Miles steady on-ball work. This is not a soft matchup, since New York is a top-five defensive team and plays at one of the slower paces in the league, so automatically that means fewer shot attempts. The abnormality is that Minnesota’s team scoring has dipped over the last three games despite its season-long offensive profile, which actually puts more value on Miles as a reliable half-court offensive option. New York can make this inefficient, but Miles just needs her normal usage in a matchup where Minnesota’s best path is still guard creation.
Kamilla Cardoso More Than 10.5 Points
Cardoso’s recent production has moved well ahead of 10.5 with her averaging 14.5 PPG for the season and 21.8 PPG over her last five, and the Sky’s current game plan is pretty clear: keep giving Cardoso touches because her size forces help and opens the rest of the floor. Chicago is only 11th in offensive efficiency for the season, but they are still second in pace, ninth in PPG, and have exploded to 108.0 PPG and 55.3 points in the paint over their last three. Las Vegas’ defense sits closer to the middle of the pack, and Wilson’s questionable ankle status will potentially open up Cardoso’s opportunities. Even if Wilson plays, Cardoso just put up 24 points against this Aces defense.
Jonquel Jones More than 8.5 Rebounds
New York is in a transition season, yet the Liberty still sit in the top five in offensive and defensive efficiency. Jones remains their most dependable interior rebounder at 8.7 RPG in 29.2 minutes. Minnesota is normally a tough opponent because they possess two-way quality, but on the glass, they have allowed 48.0 per game over the last three and 49 in its most recent game. With New York playing slower and likely needing size against Natasha Howard and Minnesota’s frontcourt, Jones should have enough minutes and rebound chances to get to nine.
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!
