NBA Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Wednesday (4/2)
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 9 games on the schedule as the NBA is set to tip off on 4/2. 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 4/2
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top NBA picks on Underdog for 4/2 at a glance:
- Tyler Herro Higher/Lower Than 9.5 Rebounds + Assists
- Julian Champagnie Higher/Lower Than 13.5 Points + Rebounds
- Jalen Green Higher/Lower Than 23.5 Points
Heat vs. Celtics NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Heat vs. Celtics NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Tyler Herro Lower Than 9.5 Rebounds + Assists
Herro is anticipated by us to gather 8.15 Rebounds + Assists, noticeably lower than the 9.5 limit. With our simulations noting a 9.9% edge, this choice has a 63.4% probability of winning.
Given these figures, selecting lower than 9.5 for Herro tonight seems like a confident choice. The projections hint at a subdued performance, given our Defense vs. Archetypes Tool has this as one of the worst matchups on the board.
Spurs vs. Nuggets NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Spurs vs. Nuggets NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Julian Champagnie Higher Than 13.5 Points + Rebounds
Champagnie is projected by us to earn 17.25 Points + Rebounds, comfortably higher than the 13.5 mark. Our simulations reveal a solid 4.5% edge, supporting a 62.3% chance of success.
With these projections, selecting higher than 13.5 for Champagnie tonight seems a strategic choice. The data suggests he will exceed expectations, aligning with what our NBA DFS Defense vs. Archetypes shows in terms of his matchup.
Jazz vs. Rockets NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Jazz vs. Rockets NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Jalen Green Lower Than 23.5 Points
Green is projected by us to achieve 20.09 Points, significantly lower than the 23.5 threshold. Our simulations show a 4.1% edge, with a 61.9% probability of success.
Given these projections, opting for lower than 23.5 for Green tonight seems +EV. This game has some blowout risk that could work in our favor.
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