NBA PrizePicks Player Predictions for Monday (1/20)
I’m here to share a few of my (free!) top picks for today’s NBA slate on PrizePicks. Most of these predictions are heavily based on our projections.
Be mindful of the fact that the news cycle in the NBA is fluid, so the picks below may become more or less appealing depending on player availability. But rest assured that our NBA DFS projections team is making updates as soon as news breaks.
We have 8 games on the schedule as the NBA is set to tip off on 1/20. Below, I’ll detail how I’m approaching things on PrizePicks this Monday evening.
First… Sign Up to Make NBA PrizePicks Picks
If you want to play along but haven’t signed up yet, grab a special offer with our PrizePicks promo code “GRINDERS” to get $50 on a $5 entry! PrizePicks – one of the most popular DFS pick’em sites – provides player projections for NBA matchups each day. The ball is then in our court to decide whether a player will ultimately exceed or fall short of those projections in the games. With a huge roster of players available from which to choose, we just need to make a minimum of two picks to build an entry.
I’ll break down the board by looking at factors like usage rates, projected pace, lines in the sports betting market, and of course, our RotoGrinders projections to forecast how NBA players might fare in categories like points, rebounds, and assists. For even more insight when making your PrizePicks picks today, be sure to check out our fantasy pick’em tool.
PrizePicks Top NBA Picks for 1/20
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top NBA picks on PrizePicks for 1/20 at a glance:
- Caris LeVert More/Less Than 19.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
- Mark Williams More/Less Than 17.5 Points + Assists
- Clint Capela More/Less Than 9.5 Rebounds + Assists
PRIZEPICKSSuns vs. Cavaliers NBA PrizePicks Predictions
Here are the Suns vs. Cavaliers NBA PrizePicks predictions for tonight:
Caris LeVert Less Than 19.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
LeVert scoring less than 19.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists tonight is a strong pick backed by RotoGrinders’ projections and simulations. They project him at 16.68 Points + Rebounds + Assists, well below the threshold, with a 6.88% edge and a 64.62% hit rate. LeVert’s role with the Cavaliers has diminished compared to previous seasons, as he now primarily serves as a depth player and is averaging only 24.1 minutes per game this season.
Mavericks vs. Hornets NBA PrizePicks Predictions
Here are the Mavericks vs. Hornets NBA PrizePicks predictions for tonight:
Mark Williams More Than 17.5 Points + Assists
Williams achieving more than 17.5 Points + Assists tonight is a strong pick supported by RotoGrinders’ projections and simulations. They project him at 21.04 Points + Assists, comfortably exceeding the threshold, with a 5.83% edge and a 63.57% hit rate. Williams has been a vital contributor for the Charlotte Hornets, consistently delivering in scoring and playmaking.
Hawks vs. Knicks NBA PrizePicks Predictions
Here are the Hawks vs. Knicks NBA PrizePicks predictions for tonight:
Clint Capela Less Than 9.5 Rebounds + Assists
Capela achieving less than 9.5 Rebounds + Assists tonight is a strong pick supported by RotoGrinders’ projections and simulations. They project him at 8.63 Rebounds + Assists, comfortably below the threshold, with a 3.94% edge and a 61.68% hit rate. Overall, Capela is averaging 9.1 Rebounds + Assists this month in 21.7 minutes per game. His per-game average and our projections are close to alignment on this one.
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