NBA Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Tuesday (3/18)
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 4 games on the schedule as the NBA is set to tip off on 3/18. 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 3/18
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top NBA picks on Underdog for 3/18 at a glance:
- Amir Coffey Higher/Lower Than 9.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
- Jalen Wilson Higher/Lower Than 3.5 Rebounds + Assists
- Nic Claxton Higher/Lower Than 7.5 Rebounds
Cavaliers vs. Clippers NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Cavaliers vs. Clippers NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Amir Coffey Lower Than 9.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
Coffey is projected by us to earn 7.55 Points + Rebounds + Assists, comfortably lower than the 9.5 mark. With our simulations showing a 4.9% edge and a 62.7% win probability, this selection seems advantageous.
These figures suggest that opting for lower than 9.5 is a smart choice, as the projection reflects a conservative outlook on his performance.
Nets vs. Celtics NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Nets vs. Celtics NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Jalen Wilson Lower Than 3.5 Rebounds + Assists
Wilson is projected by us to have 3.27 Rebounds + Assists, slightly lower than the 3.5 threshold. With our simulations highlighting a 2.2% edge and a 54.3% likelihood of success, this choice stands out as solid.
Based on these figures, opting for lower than 3.5 makes sense, as the projection suggests a conservative expectation for his performance.
Nic Claxton Lower Than 7.5 Rebounds
Claxton is projected by us to have 6.47 Rebounds, below the 7.5 mark. With our simulations indicating a 1.8% edge and a strong 66% chance of success, this selection appears promising.
These numbers suggest opting for lower than 7.5 Rebounds is +EV long term, as the projections offer a conservative view on Claxton’s performance for tonight.
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