NBA Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Monday (1/6)
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, and I will then use my basketball and analytical background to try to pinpoint the very best of the best. 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 9 games on the schedule as the NBA is set to tip off on 1/6. 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 1/6
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top NBA picks on Underdog for 1/6 at a glance:
- Deandre Ayton Higher/Lower Than 14.5 Points + Assists
- Jaylen Wells Higher/Lower Than 4.5 Rebounds
- PJ Washington Higher/Lower Than 1.5 Threes
Blazers vs. Pistons NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Blazers vs. Pistons NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Deandre Ayton Higher Than 14.5 Points + Assists
Averaging 15.6 combined points and assists this season and hitting this mark in 66.7% of his last 15 games, Ayton faces a Detroit Pistons defense that allows 113.7 points per game and has a middling defensive rating. His consistent production makes this a favorable play.
At the time of writing, our NBA projections show this pick with an 8.65% edge and a 66.38% win rate.
Mavericks vs. Grizzlies NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Mavericks vs. Grizzlies NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Jaylen Wells Lower Than 4.5 Rebounds
Wells has averaged 3.3 rebounds over 36 games, surpassing 4.5 rebounds in just 30.6% of them. Against the Mavericks, he recorded 3 rebounds in their only matchup. With Dallas ranking 12th in rebounds allowed, Wells seems unlikely to exceed 4.5 rebounds tonight.
At the time of writing, our NBA projections show this pick with a 7.0% edge and a 64.74% win rate.
PJ Washington Higher Than 1.5 Threes
Washington has been on a hot streak from beyond the arc, averaging 2.1 three-pointers over his last 15 games and hitting higher than 1.5 in 73.3% of those contests. With a strong past performance against tonight’s opponent, where he made 4 three-pointers, Washington is a solid pick to achieve higher than 1.5 three-pointers.
At the time of writing, our NBA projections show this pick with a 6.79% edge and a 64.74% win rate.
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