NBA Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Monday (3/17)
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 3/17. Below, I’ll detail how I’m approaching things on Underdog this Monday evening.
First… Sign Up to Make NBA Underdog Fantasy Picks
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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 3/17
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top NBA picks on Underdog for 3/17 at a glance:
- Vince Williams Higher/Lower Than 15.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
- Jalen Green Higher/Lower Than 32.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
- Karl-Anthony Towns Higher/Lower Than 37.5 Points + Rebounds
Grizzlies vs. Kings NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Grizzlies vs. Kings NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Vince Williams Lower Than 15.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
Williams is projected to achieve only 12.09 Points + Rebounds + Assists, notably lower than the 15.5 mark. Our simulations indicate an 8.5% edge, with a 66.4% chance of success. These projections and probabilities suggest that expecting a lower than 15.5 outcome is a solid choice, in line with a conservative view of his anticipated performance.
76ers vs. Rockets NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the 76ers vs. Rockets NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Jalen Green Lower Than 32.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
Green is projected to accumulate 29.26 Points + Rebounds + Assists, noticeably lower than the 32.5 benchmark. Our simulations reflect a 4.2% edge and a 59.2% chance of success. These figures suggest that selecting lower than 32.5 is a sound choice for tonight, as the projection supports a conservative expectation regarding his performance.
Heat vs. Knicks NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Heat vs. Knicks NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Karl-Anthony Towns Higher Than 37.5 Points + Rebounds
Towns is projected to achieve 40.65 Points + Rebounds, surpassing the 37.5 target. Our simulations indicate a 3.9% edge and a 61.7% likelihood of success. Based on these figures, choosing higher than 37.5 for Towns tonight appears to be a favorable decision, aligning well with expectations of a standout performance.
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