NBA Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Friday (3/28)
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 7 games on the schedule as the NBA is set to tip off on 3/28. 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 3/28
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top NBA picks on Underdog for 3/28 at a glance:
- Jakob Poeltl Higher/Lower Than 10.5 Rebounds + Assists
- Jalen Duren Higher/Lower Than 13.5 Points
- Nick Richards Higher/Lower Than 17.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
Hornets vs. Raptors NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Hornets vs. Raptors NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Jakob Poeltl Lower Than 10.5 Rebounds + Assists
Poeltl is projected by us to record 9.42 Rebounds + Assists, comfortably lower than the 10.5 mark. Our simulations highlight a 6.9% edge and a 64.7% win probability, suggesting favorable odds.
These statistics point to a confident pick in choosing lower than 10.5 for Poeltl tonight, aligning with our projection of a subdued performance.
Cavaliers vs. Pistons NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Cavaliers vs. Pistons NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Jalen Duren Higher Than 13.5 Points
Duren is projected by us to score 17.26 Points, significantly higher than the 13.5 threshold. Our simulations reveal a 6.7% edge, supporting a 64.5% chance of success.
This data supports the decision to opt for higher than 13.5 for Duren tonight. Our Defense vs. Archetypes Tool doesn’t have this as an imposing matchup for Duren.
Suns vs. Timberwolves NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Suns vs. Timberwolves NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Nick Richards Higher Than 17.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
Richards is projected by us to achieve 20.97 Points + Rebounds + Assists, comfortably higher than the 17.5 mark. Our simulations show a 6.5% edge and a 64.3% win probability, offering strong support.
Given these insights, choosing higher than 17.5 for Richards tonight looks promising as long as the Suns can keep this game close.
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