There’s a massive 15-game slate tonight in the NBA. We’re tipping off at 7 PM EST, with the final three games all starting at 10 PM.
The Sacramento Kings are the only winless team in the league, while the Grizzlies are the only undefeated team.
There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in the action this evening in 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 today’s action.
Domantas Sabonis More than 13.5 Rebounds
Despite being winless, Sabonis has been playing at a stellar individual level so far this season. He’s been an absolute terror on the glass, leading the league with 15.8 RPG while clearing tonight’s 13.5 rebound line in all six appearances. He’s also averaging 4.3 offensive rebounds per game, which could be particularly valuable against a Dallas team allowing opponents to collect 14.5 offensive boards per game.
The Mavs will be without Dereck Lively II, leaving Daniel Gafford to handle more of the interior responsibilities. Sabonis is playing 37 MPG and has collected at least 14 rebounds in every game, giving us plenty of reason to believe his dominance on the glass will continue tonight against a slightly shorthanded Dallas frontcourt.
Victor Wembanyama More than 26.5 Points
Wembanyama’s offensive production has been ridiculous lately, with scoring totals of 29, 36, and 43 points across his last three games. He’s averaging 28 PPG through six appearances, and his FGAs have climbed to 21, 25, and 34 over that stretch. Tonight brings a rematch with Utah, against whom he dropped 36 points on 14-of-25 shooting in an overtime victory on October 28.
The Jazz have yet again found themselves at the bottom of the league defensively, ranking 25th in defensive rating while allowing 118.8 PPG, with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jusuf Nurkic both sidelined. With Utah missing two important frontcourt defenders, Wembanyama should have another excellent opportunity to put his scoring ability on display.
Nikola Jokic More than 9.5 Assists
Jokic hasn’t been scoring at his usual rate this season, but his playmaking remains as reliable as ever. The three-time MVP is putting up 9.2 APG and has recorded double-digit assists in four consecutive games. He’s also logging 37.2 MPG. Denver relies heavily on his ability to create scoring opportunities to keep their offense humming. Portland has actually been respectable in limiting opposing playmaking, allowing just 23.6 APG, so this isn’t necessarily a slam dunk pick. Still, Jokic’s consistent minutes, enormous role in Denver’s offense, and recent passing production make another double-digit assist performance a reasonable target.
Jalen Brunson Less than 6.5 Assists
Brunson’s never been one to post gaudy assist totals, as evidenced by his highest career APG settling at 7.3 in 2024-25. That was the only season in which he averaged more than 7 APG, and this season it’s come down to 5.2 after 6.8 last season. Don’t get me wrong, these are still strong assist numbers for one of the best point guards in the league, but Brunson’s main strength is not in his playmaking. He’s been leaning on his scoring heavily to start this season, hoisting 21.5 FGA and putting up 25.5 PPG.
The King of New York has finished with six or fewer assists in four out of his six games, including three games with four or fewer. Brooklyn is an ideal matchup with a porous defense, considering the Nets are allowing 28.2 OAPG, but Brunson’s individual tendencies suggest that he’s more likely to pick them apart by himself rather than by creating opportunities for others.
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.
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