NBA Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Friday (3/14)
I’m here to give you a (free!) peek behind the curtain regarding some of the awesome things our NBA DFS projections team is cooking up by giving you my top picks for today’s NBA slate on Underdog Fantasy.
Every single pick you will find below is going to be based on what our projections say is a meaningful edge.
Please keep in mind that the NBA news cycle can get crazy, so what is listed below may become a better/worse play depending on how that news breaks. You can always stay up to date on exactly what a team’s rotation and depth chart will look like on a given day by heading to our NBA starting lineups page.
We have 10 games on the schedule as the NBA is set to tip off on 3/14. Below, I’ll detail how I’m approaching things on Underdog this Friday 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 Underdog picks today, be sure to check out our fantasy pick’em tool.
Underdog Fantasy Top NBA Picks for 3/14
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top NBA picks on Underdog for 3/14 at a glance:
- Donte DiVincenzo Higher/Lower Than 20.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
- De’Andre Hunter Higher/Lower Than 20.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
- Jaylen Brown Higher/Lower Than 34.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
Magic vs. Timberwolves NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Magic vs. Timberwolves NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Donte DiVincenzo Lower Than 20.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
DiVincenzo is projected by us to have 16.68 Points + Rebounds + Assists, significantly lower than the 20.5 threshold. With our simulations indicating a 7% edge, this pick boasts a promising 64.8% chance of success.
Based on these numbers, it looks like taking the lower than on 20.5 for DiVincenzo tonight is pretty solid. The stats are pointing to him having a more low-key game, which lines up nicely with what we’re expecting from him performance-wise.
Cavaliers vs. Grizzlies NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Cavaliers vs. Grizzlies NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
De’Andre Hunter Lower Than 20.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
Hunter is projected by us for 17.69 Points + Rebounds + Assists, which is comfortably lower than the 20.5 mark. With our simulations indicating a solid 4.7% edge, this option boasts a 62.5% probability of success.
These statistics suggest that choosing lower than 20.5 is a great pick for tonight, as the projection aligns to reflect a conservative outlook on his performance.
Celtics vs. Heat NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Celtics vs. Heat NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Jaylen Brown Lower Than 34.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
Brown is projected by us to tally 31.04 Points + Rebounds + Assists, which is well below the 34.5 threshold. With a 3.9% edge highlighted in our simulations and a 61.7% likelihood of hitting this mark successfully, opting for lower than 34.5 appears favorable tonight.
Looking at these numbers, it seems like we’re playing it safe with our expectations for his game tonight. The stats we’ve crunched are telling us not to get our hopes up too high.
That said, be sure to monitor the NBA injury report, as there are multiple Celtics on it tonight. If any are ruled out, this may look less appealing.
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