NBA Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Monday (1/20)
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 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 Underdog this Monday 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 1/20
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top NBA picks on Underdog for 1/20 at a glance:
- Cade Cunningham Higher/Lower Than 36.5 Points + Assists
- Jarrett Allen Higher/Lower Than 16.5 Points + Assists
- Jalen Johnson Higher/Lower Than 9.5 Rebounds
Pistons vs. Rockets NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Pistons vs. Rockets NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Cade Cunningham Lower Than 36.5 Points + Assists
RotoGrinders projects him at 32.39 Points + Assists, comfortably below the threshold, with a 5.58% edge and a 63.31% hit rate. Cunningham’s role as the Pistons’ primary playmaker often results in high usage, but his efficiency and scoring consistency can fluctuate, especially in challenging matchups (the Rockets rank 4th in defensive rating).
Suns vs. Cavaliers NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Suns vs. Cavaliers NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Jarrett Allen Higher Than 16.5 Points + Assists
Allen achieving higher than 16.5 Points + Assists tonight is a strong pick supported by RotoGrinders’ projections and simulations. They project him at 19.72 Points + Assists, comfortably exceeding the threshold, with a 4.52% edge and a 62.25% hit rate. Allen’s role as a key offensive contributor for the Cleveland Cavaliers, coupled with his efficient scoring and playmaking ability, aligns perfectly with these stats.
Hawks vs. Knicks NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Hawks vs. Knicks NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Jalen Johnson Lower Than 9.5 Rebounds
We project him at 8.64 rebounds, comfortably below the threshold, with a 3.59% edge and a 61.32% hit rate. This is likely due to the tough matchup vs. the Knicks, who rank 5th in rebounding percentage.
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