With only three games on the slate today, there aren’t many options to choose from for Pick6. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t good picks.
The Hawks are visiting the Wizards to start the night off at 7 PM EST, the Magic visit the 76ers next at 8 PM EST, and finally the Clippers and Lakers clash in an inter-LA battle at 11 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 six favorite plays for tonight’s action.
Jalen Johnson More than 42.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
Johnson has been an absolute PRA machine this season with an average of 39 PRA. Tonight’s a high mark, but the Wizards are a prime matchup for the star forward due to their inability to mount any sort of resistance to opposing offenses this season. They’re dead last in defense and are also conceding the second-highest rebounds per game to opponents.
Johnson has been excellent in Trae Young’s absence, and he will get a big opportunity to stuff the stat sheet tonight to propel the Hawks to another win. Atlanta is 11-7 and currently sixth in the East.
Luka Doncic More Than 29.5 Points
Doncic has had a full offseason with the Lakers, and it shows. He’s leading the league with 34.5 PPG as well as a whopping 12.5 trips to the line. Even with LeBron James back in the mix, Doncic’s shot attempts haven’t tapered off; he’s averaging 22.7 FGA and has shot the ball fewer than 20 times just twice in his last five games.
He’ll get a good matchup tonight against a soft Clippers defense, who currently rank 25th in the league. The Clippers just got Kawhi Leonard back, so their defense has likely gotten a big boost, but Doncic is as matchup proof as they come.
Kawhi Leonard More Than 27.5 Points + Assists + Rebounds
Kawhi returned last game for the Clippers after a 20 day absence and didn’t look rusty at all, putting up 20 points on 46.2% shooting alongside three rebounds, two assists, and three steals while being perfect from the line. He’ll look to get his groove back slowly to stop this Clippers ship from sinking any further, and they certainly need it. The Clippers are 5-12, and for a team with championship aspirations, that simply won’t do. Leonard remains an integral part of the Clippers’ efforts to contend this season, and they’ll need his production to stay afloat.
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!
