NBA Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Thursday (3/20)
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 5 games on the schedule as the NBA is set to tip off on 3/20. Below, I’ll detail how I’m approaching things on Underdog this Thursday 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 3/20
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top NBA picks on Underdog for 3/20 at a glance:
- Jaxson Hayes Higher/Lower Than 1.5 Assists
- Trendon Watford Higher/Lower Than 19.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
- Moses Moody Higher/Lower Than 11.5 Points
Bucks vs. Lakers NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Bucks vs. Lakers NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Jaxson Hayes Lower Than 1.5 Assists
Hayes is projected by us to have 1.17 assists, a bit lower than the 1.5 mark. Our simulations reveal a 6.1% edge, with a 55% probability of success for this option.
Based on these statistics, selecting lower than 1.5 assists appears to be a solid choice. However, be sure to consult the pick’em tool, as this projection could fluctuate throughout the night as we continue to adjust for Luka Doncic getting ruled out.
Nets vs. Pacers NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Nets vs. Pacers NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Trendon Watford Lower Than 19.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
Watford is projected by us to have 16.59 Points + Rebounds + Assists, which is well below the 19.5 threshold. Our simulations indicate a 5.7% edge, with a 63.5% probability of success for this choice.
These numbers suggest that picking lower than 19.5 for Watford tonight is a solid decision. Overall, the projections point to a down performance.
Raptors vs. Warriors NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Raptors vs. Warriors NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Moses Moody Lower Than 11.5 Points
Moody is projected by us to score 9.34 Points, noticeably lower than the 11.5 threshold. Our simulations reveal a 4.5% edge with a 62.3% probability of success for this choice.
Given these projections, opting for lower than 11.5 points for Moody tonight seems +EV over the long run.
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