NBA Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Tuesday (1/14)
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 7 games on the schedule as the NBA is set to tip off on 1/14. 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 1/14
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top NBA picks on Underdog for 1/14 at a glance:
- Jarrett Allen Higher/Lower Than 10.5 Rebounds
- Ryan Dunn Higher/Lower Than 8.5 Points
- Daniel Theis Higher/Lower Than 4.5 Points
Cavaliers vs. Pacers NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Cavaliers vs. Pacers NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Jarrett Allen Lower Than 10.5 Rebounds
Over his last 20 games, he’s averaged 9.45 rebounds, surpassing 10.5 in just 30% of those contests. In his only game against Indiana this season, he managed 9 rebounds. His season average of 10.2 rebounds is near the threshold, but he’s fallen short of 10.5 rebounds in over half of his games this season.
RotoGrinders projects 9.77 rebounds for Allen, supporting this pick. With a 3.1% edge and a 60.83% hit rate, the odds favor Allen grabbing fewer than 10.5 rebounds.
Suns vs. Hawks NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Suns vs. Hawks NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Ryan Dunn Lower Than 8.5 Points
Averaging just 7.2 points per game this season on 35.3% shooting, Dunn’s offensive role in the Suns’ rotation is limited. He attempts only 6.1 shots per game and averages 1.4 made 3-pointers. Dunn’s opportunities to score are often restricted, with a meager 15.3% usage rating this season. We have him projected for 23 minutes tonight, so he’ll have to be efficient to eclipse this mark with his current usage.
Our NBA projections show this with a 3.17% edge and a 60.9% win rate.
Pelicans vs. Bulls NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Pelicans vs. Bulls NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Daniel Theis Lower Than 4.5 Points
In his last 3 games, he’s averaged just 4.4 points in 12 minutes per game, with limited offensive involvement (2.0 shot attempts per game). He hasn’t been a consistent offensive contributor, averaging just an 11.9% usage rating this season. Given his current role and lack of volume, it’s reasonable to expect Theis to stay below the 4.5-point threshold in tonight’s game.
Our NBA projections show this with a 1.8% edge and a 59.53% win rate.
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