We’re back tonight with a huge 14 game slate after getting a day off for Election Day. The action tips off at 7 PM ET between the 76ers and the Pistons, while the last game will begin at 10:30 PM between the Heat and Clippers.
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.
Cade Cunningham Less than 8.5 Assists
Cunningham’s assist numbers have taken a noticeable step back to begin the season. After falling just short of 10 APG last season by a hair, the Pistons star is down to 7.1 APG through seven games and has not yet recorded more than eight assists in a game.
I’m expecting this trend to continue tonight against Philly, who present a tough matchup by allowing just 23.6 APG to opponents, which is the fourth-fewest in the league. Cunningham finished with eight assists against the Sixers on October 25th, and he’ll once again be without Jalen Duren, who has historically been a big source of assists due to Cade’s lobs and dump-offs near the rim.
Luka Doncic More than 34.5 Points
Doncic has been absolutely unstoppable so far this season, leading the NBA with 38.3 PPG and clearing this 34.5 line in five out of seven games so far. He’s scored 37, 45, and 42 points in his last three games. His offensive workload has been enormous, with 23.6 FGA and 10.1 FTA. Tonight’s matchup against the Kings should provide plenty of opportunities for Doncic to continue his tear, and the only thing that’s really stopping him from clearing 34.5 points tonight is if the Lakers start blowing the Kings out early enough into the game.
The Kings rank 28th in defensive rating and are allowing 124.3 PPG, the second-most in the league. Sacramento also plays at the fifth highest pace. The stars are aligning for Doncic to absolutely dismantle the Kings tonight.
Ty Jerome More than 22.5 Points
Jerome’s been a very pleasant surprise this season. He was already showing flashes of individual brilliance last season, averaging 19.7 PPG on efficient shooting and low minutes, but he’s exploded for 28.2 PPG through six games while hoisting 18.8 FGA. Jerome has cleared tonight’s line in four out of six games, including a massive 40 bomb against the Pelicans in which he shot 14-of-22 from the field.
Indiana are 19th in defensive rating and allow 115.6 PPG. The Pacers also play fast, clocking in at 10th fastest in the league. Jerome should get plenty of possessions to rack up the points tonight with his increased volume.
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!
