NBA Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Wednesday (2/5)
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 11 games on the schedule as the NBA is set to tip off on 2/5. 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 2/5
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top NBA picks on Underdog for 2/5 at a glance:
- Jaylen Clark Higher/Lower Than 6.5 Points + Assists
- Jaden McDaniels Higher/Lower Than 15.5 Points
- Keon Johnson Higher/Lower Than 21.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
Bulls vs. Timberwolves NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Bulls vs. Timberwolves NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Jaylen Clark Higher Than 6.5 Points + Assists
We project him at 10.42 Points + Assists, which is significantly above the threshold. Our simulations also show this pick has a 12.1% edge and a 69.9% hit rate, indicating a high probability of winning. While Clark has limited minutes this season, his per-minute contributions suggest he can capitalize on opportunities. We have him projected for 18 minutes.
Jaden McDaniels Lower Than 15.5 Points
We’re projecting him at 12.79 points, which is well below the Underdog’s mark. Our simulations also show this pick has a 6% edge and a 63.7% hit rate, giving a solid probability of success.
It’s a scary fade against the fast-paced Bulls, but I’ll trust our data on this one.
Wizards vs. Nets NBA Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Wizards vs. Nets NBA Underdog Fantasy predictions for tonight:
Keon Johnson Lower Than 21.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
We project him at 18.11 Points + Rebounds + Assists, which is well below their mark. Our simulations also show this pick has a 7.1% edge and a 64.9% hit rate, indicating a solid probability of hitting.
Our Defense vs. Archetypes Tool has this as a neutral to below-average matchup for a player like Johnson.
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