There will be a small four game slate tonight, tipping off with the Clippers visiting the Magic at 7 PM EST. There are three games starting at 8 PM EST, consisting of the Hawks visiting the Spurs, the 76ers visiting the Bucks, and the Kings visiting the Grizzlies.
As for the standings, the Pistons still rule the East with a 13-2 record. The Thunder lead the West at 15-1, and the only team with a single win this season is the Washington Wizards who are 1-13.
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 six favorite plays for tonight’s action.
Jalen Johnson More than 38.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
Johnson has quietly been having a stellar season, setting career-highs in points, steals, assists, three point percentage, and field goal percentage. He’s averaging 22 PPG, 9.5 RPG, and 6.5 APG alongside 1.8 SPG. He’s cleared 38.5 PRA in four out of his last five games, which includes one monster triple double in which Johnson dropped 31 points, 18 rebounds, and 14 assists.
Johnson will look to continue his All-Star campaign tonight against the Spurs sans-Wembanyama, and should be able to stuff the stat sheet without the Spurs’ centerpiece defensive menace.
Russell Westbrook More Than 13.5 Points
Russ is quietly having a decent season for the Kings, but not with much team success. He’s averaging 13.9 PPG, 6.9 RPG, and 6.4 APG. He’s also hitting a career-high 39.7% from beyond the arc. It’s dubious whether this percentage sticks – I would assume certainly not – but he’s playing well and getting a sizable role.
The Grizzlies have the 20th best defense in the league and Russ should be able to get More than 13.5 tonight.
Vince Williams Jr. More Than 24.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
Williams has been stepping up in Ja Morant’s absence, with his MPG slowly creeping up in his last four games. During these four games, Williams has put up more than 24.5 PRA twice. Tonight the Grizzlies will host the Kings, and Williams isn’t even shooting the ball well. He’s shot under 40% in three out of his last four games in which he’s had a sizable role, and once his shooting regresses in the correct direction, he should have a strong chance to exceed this 24.5 PRA line consistently. Cash in before this line catches up.
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!
