NBA Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Tuesday (1/7)
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 7 games on the schedule as the NBA is set to tip off on 1/7. Below, I’ll detail how I’m approaching things on Underdog this Wednesday 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 1/7
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top NBA picks on Underdog for 1/7 at a glance:
- Max Christie Higher/Lower Than 3.5 Rebounds
- Zaccharie Risacher Higher/Lower Than 16.5 Points + Rebounds
- Grayson Allen Higher/Lower Than 2.5 Rebounds
Lakers vs. Mavericks NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Lakers vs. Mavericks NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Max Christie Lower Than 3.5 Rebounds
Christie has averaged just 2.95 rebounds over his last 20 games, hitting higher than 3.5 rebounds in only 45% of those contests. We have Christie projected to play around 29 minutes vs. the Mavericks, so he’ll need to be efficient with his minutes if he’s going to have a shot at exceeding this rebound projection.
At the time of writing, our NBA projections show this pick with an 8.05% edge and a 65.79% win rate.
Hawks vs. Jazz NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Hawks vs. Jazz NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Zaccharie Risacher Lower Than 16.5 Points + Rebounds
Risacher achieving lower than 16.5 points + rebounds tonight is a strong pick based on his recent performance trends. Over his last 10 games, Risacher has averaged 9.8 points and 3.3 rebounds per game, combining for 13.1 points + rebounds on average. He has only exceeded 16.5 points + rebounds in 3 of those 10 games, giving him a 30% success rate.
While he could see a bit of a usage bump with Jalen Johnson (shoulder) out, we still only have him projected for around 26 minutes, and Risacher only has a 20.5% usage rate this season, which is on the low end of the league average.
At the time of writing, our NBA projections show this pick with a 6.13% edge and a 63.86% win rate.
Suns vs. Hornets NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Suns vs. Hornets NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Grayson Allen Higher Than 2.5 Rebounds
Over his last 10 games, Allen has averaged 4.0 rebounds per game, surpassing the 2.5 mark in 60% of those contests. Additionally, his season average of 3.2 rebounds per game further supports his ability to consistently contribute on the boards. It’s not an imposing spot as the Hornets have a middling rebounding percentage.
At the time of writing, our NBA projections show this pick with a 5.55% edge and a 63.28% win rate.
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