We’ll end the week with a nine game slate covered here on DraftKings Network, tipping off with the Pacers visiting the Cavs at 7 PM EST and concluding with the Trail Blazers visiting the Warriors at 10 AM 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 six favorite plays for tonight’s action.
Bennedict Mathurin More than 21.5 Points
Get in before the hype catches up. Mathurin has stepped up in Tyrese Haliburton’s absence, averaging 27.8 PPG and 7.3 RPG in four appearances this season. He’s been lights-out from the floor as well with 51.7% shooting. He’ll have a tough matchup against the Cavs tonight but he’s putting up a ton of shots and should have a big offensive responsibility all season. While I’m not banking on huge numbers tonight, Mathurin should exceed 21.5 points.
Donovan Mitchell More Than 25.5 Points
Mitchell’s producing at an elite level this season. His minutes have ramped back up into the mid 30’s after playing just 31.4 MPG last season across 71 games, and as a result he’s putting up a career-high 30.2 PPG while attempting a career-high 10.2 3PA.
He’ll have a soft matchup tonight against the reeling Pacers and will look to get back on track after a 21 point game against the Rockets.
Lauri Markkanen Less Than 24.5 Points
Lauri Markkanen is absolutely scorching this season with 30.6 PPG, which is by far a career-high alongside his 48.5% shooting. He’s been unstoppable on this Jazz team but tonight the unstoppable force meets the immovable object. OKC’s defense is world class and has only given up one loss all season.
Markkanen will have his work cut out for him and I don’t envision him exceeding 24.5 points tonight against the league’s toughest defense.
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!
