NBA PrizePicks Player Predictions for Tuesday (1/21)
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 5 games on the schedule as the NBA is set to tip off on 1/21. Below, I’ll detail how I’m approaching things on PrizePicks this Tuesday evening.
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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 1/21
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top NBA picks on PrizePicks for 1/21 at a glance:
- Jakob Poeltl More/Less Than 13.5 Rebounds + Assists
- Precious Achiuwa More/Less Than 10.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
- Terry Rozier More/Less Than 19.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
PRIZEPICKSMagic vs. Raptors NBA PrizePicks Predictions
Here are the Magic vs. Raptors NBA PrizePicks predictions for tonight:
Jakob Poeltl Less Than 13.5 Rebounds + Assists
RotoGrinders projects him to record 11.32 Rebounds + Assists, significantly below the 13.5 projection. Their simulations show this pick has a 12.4% edge and a 70.13% hit rate.
Recent performance trends further support this. Over the last 20 games, Poeltl has averaged 11.9 Rebounds + Assists, dropping to 11.6 in his last 10 games. Even with a slight uptick to 12.0 in his last 5 games, he remains below 13.5. Additionally, in his only game against the Orlando Magic this season, he recorded just 11 Rebounds + Assists.
The Magic’s defensive rating could limit the opposing center’s production.
Knicks vs. Nets NBA PrizePicks Predictions
Here are the Knicks vs. Nets NBA PrizePicks predictions for tonight:
Precious Achiuwa Less Than 10.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
RotoGrinders projects him to record 8.78 Points + Rebounds + Assists, which is significantly below the 10.5 projection. Additionally, RotoGrinders simulations show this pick has a 5.83% edge and a 63.57% hit rate, which is a great outlook over the long run.
Achiuwa has averaged 5.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 18.8 minutes per game this season. These numbers total 11.8, but his limited role and inconsistent production could make it tough for him to exceed this number. I’ll side with the projections.
Trail Blazers vs. Heat NBA PrizePicks Predictions
Here are the Trail Blazers vs. Heat NBA PrizePicks predictions for tonight:
Terry Rozier Less Than 19.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
RotoGrinders projects him to record 17.2 Points + Rebounds + Assists, which is significantly below the 19.5 projection. Additionally, RotoGrinders simulations show this pick has a 3.77% edge and a 61.51% hit rate.
Rozier’s recent performance trends align with this projection. Over the past few games, Rozier has been inconsistent, with his role primarily focused on facilitating and defense rather than scoring or accumulating stats. His averages of 12 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 28.9 minutes this season further support the likelihood of him staying under 19.5.
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