NBA Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Tuesday (12/31)
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 6 games on the schedule as the NBA is set to tip off on 12/31. Below, I’ll detail how I’m approaching things on Underdog this Tuesday 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 12/31
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top NBA picks on Underdog for 12/31 at a glance:
- Julian Champagnie Higher/Lower Than 6.5 Points
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker Higher/Lower Than 6.5 Points
- John Konchar Higher/Lower Than 7.5 Points
Clippers vs. Spurs NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Clippers vs. Spurs NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Julian Champagnie Higher Than 6.5 Points
Champagnie is a solid pick to score higher than 6.5 points tonight. Over his last 3 games, he has averaged 9.8 points per game while shooting efficiently at 42.9% from the field and an impressive 85.7% from the free-throw line. His ability to stretch the floor is evident with 6.4 three-point attempts per game, which adds versatility to his scoring. With consistent minutes (projected for 23 tonight) and a favorable matchup, Champagnie has shown the capability to surpass this line.
Our NBA projections show this pick with an 8.38% edge and a 66.11% win rate.
Timberwolves vs. Thunder NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Timberwolves vs. Thunder NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Nickeil Alexander-Walker Higher Than 6.5 Points
Alexander-Walker is well-positioned to score higher than 6.5 points tonight against the Thunder. Averaging 9.4 points per game across 31 contests, he has been efficient, shooting 49.5% from the field and 43.4% from beyond the arc. With consistent playing time (23.4 minutes per game) and a favorable matchup against a Thunder defense allowing 33% from 3-point range, Alexander-Walker’s scoring potential is promising.
Our NBA projections show this pick with a 6.01% edge and 63.74% win rate.
Grizzlies vs. Suns NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Grizzlies vs. Suns NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
John Konchar Lower Than 7.5 Points
Over his last 5 games, he has averaged just 3.8 points, hitting this mark in only 20% of those contests. His season average is even lower at 2.8 points per game, with a hit rate of just 5.6% across 18 games. Facing a strong Phoenix Suns defense, Konchar’s offensive opportunities are expected to remain limited. While Konchar played 34 minutes in their most recent game, his usage rate was only 9.9%. We have him projected for 29 minutes tonight, but with a usage rate of just 8.6% this season, he’ll need to be efficient to beat this mark.
Our NBA projections show this pick with a 5.51% edge and 63.24% win rate.
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