NBA Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Wednesday (2/12)

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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 15 games on the schedule as the NBA is set to tip off on 2/12. 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 2/12

Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top NBA picks on Underdog for 2/12 at a glance:

Lakers vs. Jazz NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions

Here are the Lakers vs. Jazz NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:

LeBron James Higher Than 24.5 Points

Our projections place him at 29.63 points, with our simulations indicating a 6.4% edge. He’s demonstrated consistency against the Jazz, averaging 25.67 points across three encounters and achieving his target in two out of three games.

The recent addition of Luka Doncic to the Lakers has eased the defensive focus on LeBron, potentially boosting his scoring prospects. Furthermore, the Jazz’s defensive struggles this season, ranking 29th in defensive rating, present a favorable matchup for LeBron’s offensive output.

Suns vs. Rockets NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions

Here are the Suns vs. Rockets NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:

Tyus Jones Lower Than 19.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists

We project him at 17.25 Points + Rebounds + Assists, which is well below the mark set by Underdog. Our simulations also show a 5.9% edge and a 59.9% win probability for this pick, indicating solid value.

Our Defense vs. Archetypes Tool has this as one of the worst matchups on the board vs. the Rockets.

Grayson Allen Higher Than 12.5 Points + Rebounds

We projects him at 15.89 Points + Rebounds, which is comfortably above the threshold. Our simulations also show a 5.3% edge and a 63.1% win probability, indicating solid value.

While the matchup isn’t favorable, I’ll lean with our projections on this one.

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About the Author

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Justin Bailey (Jbails26)

Justin Bailey (aka jbails26) is the Lead Editor for RotoGrinders and FantasyLabs. He’s been playing DFS since 2013 and specializes in small-field NFL and PGA contests (but still dabbles in MME). Justin qualified for the DraftKings Fantasy Golf World Championship in 2023. Follow Justin on Twitter – @justinbailey32