NBA Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Thursday (4/3)
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 6 games on the schedule as the NBA is set to tip off on 4/3. Below, I’ll detail how I’m approaching things on Underdog this Thursday evening.
First… Sign Up to Make NBA Underdog Fantasy Picks
If you want to play along but haven’t signed up yet, grab a special offer with our Underdog Fantasy promo code “GRINDERS” to unlock up to $1000 Bonus Cash courtesy of a generous deposit match. Underdog Fantasy – one of the most popular DFS pick’em sites – provides player projections for NBA matchups each day. The ball is then in our court to decide whether a player will ultimately exceed or fall short of those projections in the games. With a huge roster of players available from which to choose, we just need to make a minimum of two picks to build an entry.
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 4/3
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top NBA picks on Underdog for 4/3 at a glance:
- Bam Adebayo Higher/Lower Than 14.5 Rebounds + Assists
- Anthony Black Higher/Lower Than 15.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
- Kevin Porter Jr. Higher/Lower Than 14.5 Points + Rebounds
Grizzlies vs. Heat NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Grizzlies vs. Heat NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Bam Adebayo Lower Than 14.5 Rebounds + Assists
Adebayo is projected by us for 12.41 Rebounds + Assists, which is slightly lower than the 14.5 mark. Our simulations highlight a strong 5.3% edge, offering a 68.1% chance of success.
These projections suggest that opting for lower than 14.5 is a wise choice, as it aligns with our cautious outlook for his performance tonight. Our Defense vs. Archetypes Tool has this as one of the worst matchups for assists and his posistion.
Magic vs. Wizards NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Magic vs. Wizards NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Anthony Black Lower Than 15.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
Black is projected by us for 12.26 Points + Rebounds + Assists, noticeably lower than the 15.5 mark. With our simulations showing an 8.7% edge, this option offers a 66.5% chance of success.
These numbers indicate that opting for lower than 15.5 is a solid pick tonight. Our conservative projections makes sense since we have Black projected for just 18 minutes.
Bucks vs. 76ers NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Bucks vs. 76ers NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Kevin Porter Jr. Lower Than 14.5 Points + Rebounds
Porter Jr. is projected by us for 11.92 Points + Rebounds, comfortably lower than the 14.5 mark. Our simulations reveal a 6% edge, offering a 63.8% chance of success.
These figures suggest that opting for lower than 14.5 is a wise choice tonight. This matchup doesn’t fully stand out in our Defense vs. Archetype tool.
Editor’s Note: Looking for more places to play? Check out our PrizePicks promo code and Sleeper promo code.
Image Credit: Getty Images